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Gangam Calligraphy Museum 강암서예관

  • +82-63-285-7442
  • gangamseoye.com
74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses a seminar room for calligraphy-related events and educational programs.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-285-7442 (Korean)

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

・Operating Hours : 09:00-18:00

Admission Fees

Free

Parking Fees

Free

Access

From Jeonju Express / Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 5-1, 165, 644, 752, or 970.
Get off at Nambu Market (남부시장) and walk towards Jeonju Stream.
Right before the bridge, turn left onto Jeonjucheondong-ro Road.
Continue straight until arriving at the museum on the left (250m).

From Jeonju Station, take Bus 60, 105, 119, or 545 and get off at Nambu Market.
From Nambu Market, follow the directions as listed above.

74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do


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