Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 33,000 relics, and a planned exhibition hall for special occasions and exhibitions. Suwon Museum of History recreates a scene of Yeongdong Market Street during the1960s. Children can learn and get secondhand experience of what Suwon was like in the past while adult visitors can reminisce the old times. Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum built by a local government. The museum houses Korea's significant calligraphy works. The hall features a spacious area and its display cases are designed with cutting edge technology to highlight the relics on display. Exhibited collections include geumseokmun (metal writing), beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), works of renowned calligraphers during the Joseon dynasty, eopil (the writings of Kings), seogan (letters), works of renowned contemporary calligraphers, and more. Also, a planned exhibition hall holds exhibitions with specific themes every year. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale calligraphy events for the general public.
information
- Program Information Learning Household Items From The Past King S Stamp Writing Calligraphy Rubbing Etc.
- Reservations Reservation Required For Group Visitors Available On The Official Website
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-31-228-4150
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Mondays Additional Days As Decided By City Mayor Br In The Case Of Closed Day Being A Public Holiday Museum Will Close Next
- Usage fee Suwon Museum Of History Calligraphy Korea Br Individuals - Adults 2 000 Won Teenagers 1 Groups 500 Free Admission Children Senior Citizens Intergrated Ticket Hwaseong Fortress Temporary Palace Individuals 3 800 Groups 200 600 20 People Or More Ages 19-64 13-18 12 Younger Senior 65 Older
- Usage time 09 00-18 00 Last Ticketing 1 Hour Before Closing
- Scale Site Area 39.885 Gross 7 118
location
265, Changnyong-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do