Introduction: Chosun Minhwa Museum finished construction in 1998, in Waseok-ri, Gimsatga-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do and opened on July 29, 2000. The museum contains about 3,000 folk paintings (minhwa) from the Joseon era and is comprised of a hands-on program hall
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Information: Information Introduction Chosun Minhwa Museum finished construction in 1998, in Waseok-ri, Gimsatga-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do and opened on July 29, 2000 The museum contains about 3,000 folk paintings (minhwa) from the Joseon era and is comprised of a hands-on program hall where visitors can paint a minhwa on a wood plate and the chunhwa (obscene painting) exhibition which is eligible for only adults In addition to this museum, Gimsatgat Culture Hall and Indian Art Museum are also in Yeongwol Maximum Occupancy 500 people Industry Information 1) National contest for folk paintings (held around August every year) 2) Folk painting festival (held on the first Saturday of every October) 3) Special folk painting class - upon request by groups or schools / on-site lecture Program Information Engraving a folk painting stamp, Drawing a folk painting, etc Main Facilities Exhibition Hall 1 – Exhibition of Authentic Folk Painting during Joseon Period Exhibition Hall 2 – Special Exhibition of contemporary folk paintings and others Exhibition Hall 3- Awarded Paintings from National Folk Painting Contest Subsidiary Facilities Cultural crafted products store, Library Admission / Participation Fees Adults & Univ Students: 5,000 won / Groups 4,000 won Elementary-High school students: 4,000 won / Groups 3,000 won Kindergarten students: 3,000 won / Groups 2,000 won * Groups: 20 people or more * Seniors (ages 65 & over) may enter free of charge Parking Facilities Available Info Services for Koreans Professional explanation service is available Homepage www minhwa co kr(Korean only)
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Chosun Minhwa Museum Reviews: tianO: A place to walk around;Oldest folk village in Korea (stil... SounLT: Calm;Stunning views, especially on the... SounL: not that spectacular;Interesting but a long walk lianKO: Not overly spectacular, but very u...;The Mounds of Kings dH: Spend a couple of Days;Interesting SounL: Travel adventure;Not an easy hike but worth it! dH: Temple in the rocks;Temple stay tianO: Silly, Schlocky, And Really Fun;Don't go out of your way for this... dH: Just for a stroll.;Nothing to see KTL: A Nice Hike;Travel adventure in Korea |