National Museum of World Writing Systems (국립세계문자박물관)
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National Museum of World Writing Systems (국립세계문자박물관)

217 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

About

The National Museum of World Writing Systems is the third museum in the world to specialize in writing systems, following the Champollion Museum in France and the National Museum of Chinese Writing. The museum collects and researches new and important information from the stories contained in scripts, and conducts exhibitions and education based on this. By doing so, it shares the historical value of world scripts and provides content that allows visitors to experience the diversity of culture through scripts. From the first written script of mankind to the "Hangeul," Korean alphabet, it tells the story of the birth, development, and future of the characters that have led the development of human civilization.
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Phone
Information not available
Website
www.mow.or.kr
Hours
10:00-18:00
Closed
Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
* Fees apply special exhibitions; please refer to the website for details

Visitors also explore Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon (경원재 앰배서더 인천), Incheon Urban History Museum (인천도시역사관) and Songdo Hanok Village (송도 한옥마을) near this location.

Location

37.39476, 126.63796

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