Clayarch Gimhae Museum (클레이아크 김해미술관)
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Clayarch Gimhae Museum (클레이아크 김해미술관)

275-51, Jillye-ro, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Discover the artistic merging of function and form at the Clayarch Gimhae Museum. Expect an immersive look at architectural ceramics, where art meets science and structure. This unique cultural site is perfect for design enthusiasts, architects, and art lovers interested in modern materials. While exhibits evolve, the museum consistently showcases Korea's vibrant ceramic artistry. A visit is highly recommended year-round, making it a deep dive into the decorative possibilities of clay.

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The name “Clayarch” is a compound word of clay and arch, short for“architecture.” It embodies the basic spirit of the museum, which is to pursue development in the field of architectural ceramics through working with science, art, education, and industry.

Clayarch Gimhae Museum aims to play a leading role in the development of architectural ceramics, which are now spreading across the globe. It intends to do so by rediscovering the relationship between ceramics and architecture – a matter that has been relatively ignored – as a new direction for ceramic art. This reflects the pluralism of this time, which seeks to pursue something creative and new and to overcome the limitations of specific fields through working with different genres. The museum seeks to actively lead this artistic attempt, and make aesthetic and scientific achievements in this field with theoretical backing gained through academic activities, lectures, and research.
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Phone
Information not available
Website
www.clayarch.org (Korean, English)
Hours
10:00-18:00 (Last admission one hour before closing)
Closed
Mondays (the following business day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Parking
Available (200 spaces)
Fee
Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won

Free: Preschoolers and younger & senior citizens (ages 65 and older)

Visitors also explore Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기 축제), Gyeongnam Art Museum (경남도립미술관) and Changwon Rose Garden (창원 장미공원) near this location.

Location

35.24967, 128.74428

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