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Yeongam Pottery Museum

Yeongam Pottery Museum

영암도기박물관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries

Yeongam Pottery Museum is dedicated to promoting the history of pottery in Korea, starting from the oldest known pottery coming from Gurim Village. Visitors can learn about the history of this art form through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on experiences. Locally produced pottery is also available for sale. Nearby attractions include the Wangin Historic Site and Ha Jung-woong Museum of Art.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonnam
Address5, Seohojeong-gil, Yeongam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable (approx. 70 parking spaces)

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.

What's on nearby

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Within walking distance

Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village (영암 구림전통한옥마을)
700 m walk

Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village

Historical Site of Wangin (왕인박사 유적지)
1.2 km away

Historical Site of Wangin

Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)
4.1 km away

Dogapsa Temple

Muwisa Temple (무위사)
6.6 km away

Muwisa Temple

Gayageum Theme Park (가야금테마공원)
7.0 km away

Gayageum Theme Park

Wolchulsan Gichan Land (월출산 기찬랜드)
7.1 km away

Wolchulsan Gichan Land

Gangjin Dawon Tea Plantation (전남 강진다원)
8.2 km away

Gangjin Dawon Tea Plantation

Wolchulsan National Park (월출산국립공원)
9.5 km away

Wolchulsan National Park