Kansong Art Museum
간송 미술관
Visit an art museum where the building itself is a historic treasure
A collection of precious Korean artifacts, preserved and exhibited here from the inheritance of cultural independence activist Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. It is also known as 'Bohwa Gak', which means 'house of shining treasures', and the space itself is a work of art after nearly 60 years of history.
Korea's national treasures and treasures right in front of your eyes. The museum houses more than 10 national treasures, including the Hunminjeongeum Haerye, which contains the principles of the creation of the Korean alphabet, and each exhibition features works of art by famous Joseon Dynasty painters such as Sin Yun-bok and Kim Hong-do. Please note that photography is restricted on the 1st floor.
Featured Collections
- Hunminjeongeum
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%ED%9B%88%EB%AF%BC%EC%A0%95%EC%9D%8C_%ED%95%B4%EB%A1%80%EB%B3%B8_(1).jpg
National treasure created in 1446 by King Sejong the Great, who created the Korean alphabet with letters and explanations
- Five-story Stone Pagoda, Mungyeong
https://www.heritage.go.kr/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do?pageNo=1_1_1_1&ccbaCpno=1121105800000
Goryeo Dynasty treasure that stands 3.92 m high and is shaped like a stable stone pagoda
Information
How to get there
19 min walk from Hansung University Station Exit 6 (Line 4); on Seongbukdong-gil
Insider Tips
Free 90-minute parking
Reservations available (homepage)
Fees vary by exhibitions (see homepage)