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Namnong Memorial Hall

Namnong Memorial Hall

남농기념관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries

Namnong Memorial Hall is an art gallery dedicated to the works and memory of Namnong Heo Gun, a famous artist of the traditional Southern School of Painting. The hall was opened as an art gallery by Namnong Heo Gun (1908-1987) himself in 1985. The Southern School of Painting features natural scenes with accompanying calligraphy. The hall now features over 200 works of art by some of the most famous Korean paintings in history, as well as pottery from China and Japan.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonnam
Address119, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
HoursWednesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
ClosedMonday-Tuesday
AdmissionIndividuals - Adults 1,000 won / Students 500 won · Groups - Adults 800 won / Students 400 won · · * Groups: 30 people or more · * Adults (ages 19 and older) / Students (elementary-high school)
ParkingAvailable

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