- Address: 3198-8 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Phone: +82 64-745-1994
- Website: nexoncomputermuseum.org
Tourism in South Korea is developing very actively. However, do not think that this is only due to beach rest , cherry blossom or ski slopes. There is a different level and rhythm of life, and this could not but affect the city's sights . If you are interested in new items in technology and modern software development, be sure to visit the computer museum Nexon.
What is the Nexon Computer Museum?
The Nexon Computer Museum is one of the most popular IT places in Asia, where a rich collection of computer equipment and video games is collected. The sponsor and organizer of the exhibition is the company Nexon, which created the first online MMORPG game in the distant 1996.
The museum opened on July 27, 2013. The total area of the Nexon computer museum is 2500 square meters. m - the whole 4 floors:
- The first floor is devoted to the history of computer technology.
- On the second in chronological order, there are game technologies and consoles.
- The third floor is occupied by a special collection of retro computers, a repair workshop and an interactive zone.
- In the basement there is a collection of slot machines where you can relax and plunge into your favorite game world. There is also a souvenir shop and a cafe where computer games are sold: realistic cupcakes in the form of mice or a keyboard.
What is interesting about the museum?
In Nexon, you can slowly get acquainted with the models of different computers. The life of modern "iron", alas, is short-lived. A new epoch of the development of mankind rushes into the future, and its assistants - computers - often remain invisible and so ordinary as on the office desk, and at home.
The exhibition also presents the most popular computer games, which were able to make their undeniable contribution to the development of computer technology. The motherboard Apple 1 - the greatest pride of the museum. It was her July 15, 2012 sold under lot number 57 at Sothby's auction for a huge amount - $ 374,500.
On the equipped stands the evolution of computer sound is also presented. Here you can listen to the same sound file on a variety of devices from PC Speaker to Roland. There is also a sound stand where you can plunge into memories, listening to various game tunes. A separate exposition is devoted to portable devices.
How to get to the museum?
The most convenient option is to fly to Jeju International Airport . Flights are regular both from Europe and neighboring countries of Asia, and from major cities of South Korea.
Also from the pier in the town of Wando there are small ferries to the island. Travel time is about 2 hours. Tourists on the island often use taxi services. The museum is open all days, except Monday, from 10:00 to 18:00. The ticket price is $ 7.5.