Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)
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Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

About

Discover the Daegwallyeong Museum, a stunning cultural site in Gangneung. Expect an immersive experience blending art and nature within an award-winning structure resembling a dolmen. The museum features six themed halls, exploring Korean culture through nature's symbolism. This spot is perfect for culture enthusiasts and architectural admirers seeking tranquility. Visiting year-round, you’ll appreciate how the building harmoniously rests within the mountainous landscape. It offers a contemplative escape that is both educational and visually breathtaking.

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Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.

The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.
Information
Phone
+82-33-660-3830
Website
www.gn.go.kr/museum
Hours
09:00-18:00
* Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Closed
New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
Available
Fee
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 400 won
Groups - Adults 700 won / Teenagers 500 won / Children 300 won

* Group: 30 or more people
* Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

Visitors also explore Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉)), Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림) and Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장) near this location.

Location

37.71673, 128.80400

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