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Pencil Museum

Pencil Museum

연필뮤지엄 · Gangwon · Museums & galleries

Pencil Museum, located in Donghae, is the first museum in Korea dedicated to pencils and has a collection of over 3,000 pencils from 100 countries worldwide. The exhibition consists of a pencil history corner and a themed exhibition that displays art pencils and character pencils. The museum also has an experience center where visitors can test out different kinds of pencils and a dedicated collection exhibit area. The 4th floor consists of an art shop and a cafe where one can enjoy the view of the East Sea. ·

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionGangwon
Address183-6 Balhan-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
Hours10:00-18:00
ClosedTuesdays & Wednesdays
AdmissionAdults 7,000 won / Children 4,500 won
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

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