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Gwacheon Chusa Museum

Gwacheon Chusa Museum

추사박물관(과천) · Gyeonggi · Museums & galleries

Gwacheon was where Chusa Gim Jeong-hui immersed himself in studies and arts to ignite his final artistic spirit in the twilight of his life. The city of Gwacheon opened Chusa Museum in order to promulgate the essence of the learning and arts that Chusa flowered. The museum features the life exhibit of Chusa, an art and science exhibit, a planned exhibit hall, an experience room, lounges, a museum shop and an education room for thoroughly researching, exhibiting and experiencing Chusa.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionGyeonggi
Address78 Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours09:00-18:00 (last admission one hour before closing)
ClosedMondays, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
AdmissionAdults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won | Groups: Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 500 won / Children 300 won | Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (middle & high school students) / Children (elementary students) / Groups: 20 people or more / * Free admission for children ages 6 & younger
ParkingAvailable (small vehicles: 21 spaces, large vehicles: 5 spaces)

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