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Gangam Calligraphy Museum

강암서예관

+82-63-285-7442
gangamseoye.com

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

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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.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-285-7442 (Korean)
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Hours: 09:00-18:00

Updated 2016.04.13

Admission Fees

Free

Parking Fees

Free

Access

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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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