South Korea is a country in which ideal conditions for recreation of different categories of travelers are created. In addition to the national and theme parks with which it is famous, more than 500 galleries and exhibitions on different topics are concentrated here. Arriving in South Korea, it's easy to find a museum that can satisfy the demands of every curious tourist.
Historical Museums of South Korea
Acquaintance with this amazing country should begin with a study of its history and culture . Resting in Seoul , you must definitely visit the National Museum of Korea . A rich collection and an area of 30.5 hectares make it the sixth-largest museum in the world. Here you can learn not only about the history of the state, but also to get acquainted with its cultural values. They are reflected in such exhibits as:
- archaeological monuments from the beginning of the Paleolithic era;
- works of decorative art;
- objects of life of ancient settlers of Korea;
- the Korean alphabet Hangul;
- stone pagoda of the monastery of Gyeongchon;
- a lantern from the Buddhist temple of Kodalsa and many others. other
Tourists who do not know how to get to the National Museum of Korea should take advantage of lines No. 1 and 4 of the Seoul Metro . It is necessary to reach the station "Incheon" and go 600 m to the north-east.
The branches of the Central Historical Museum of Korea are located in the cities of Pye, Cheongju, Gyeongju , Kimhae , etc. The Seoul Historical Museum also operates in the capital in the royal palace of Kyonghigun. The bulk of his exposition is devoted to the era of the Joseon Dynasty.
In addition to national museums, ethnographic villages deserve special attention. Traditional Korean villages and settlements are presented here, which show the way of life of this people. Despite the modernism of the country, in many villages people still support the way of life of their ancestors. You can find out all its subtleties in the ethnic village in Yongin and the national folklore museum of Korea , located in Seoul.
Scientific museums of South Korea
In such a highly developed country there can not but be tourist facilities devoted to science and innovative technologies. Here Samsung was founded - the largest manufacturer of digital and household appliances in the world. By the way, it belongs to her one of the most interesting museums of Seoul and South Korea - Lium . It demonstrates how the innovative technologies of the electronics industry developed and how they will change in the coming years and decades.
In the exhibition center you can visit three halls dedicated to:
- the era of inventors;
- industrial innovation;
- scientific developments.
Admirers of the natural sciences should always visit the National Science Museum of Korea in Kwachon . In his observatory and planetarium, you can see astronomical objects, in the ecological center - to get acquainted with insects and other inhabitants of the eco-park, and on the outer platform - to see the models of space ships and dinosaurs.
The largest National Maritime Museum of the Republic of Korea is located in Busan . It contains exhibits and documents that tell about the history and culture of shipping of the country, as well as biographies of people who devoted their lives to the sea and its exploration.
In addition to these major scientific museums in Seoul and South Korea, tourists should visit:
- aerospace museum in Seogwipo;
- Nexon Computer Museum in Jeju ;
- Park Expo in Daejeon ;
- a museum of inventions by Leonardo da Vinci in Seogwipo;
- Museum of the marine and fishing industry in Yeosu .
Almost in every more or less large city of the country there is an exhibition center or a park dedicated to different fields of science and industry.
Art Museums and Galleries of South Korea
Painting, sculpture, modern architecture - this and many other kinds of art are devoted to more than thirty exhibition centers of the country. There are museums where you can find works of art of any style and size - from traditional ceramics to futuristic figures and models. One of the most interesting art museums in South Korea is the MMCA in Quachon . It exhibits 7000 works, among which a special place is occupied by the works of modern Korean authors (Guo Hui-don, Ku Bon-un, Park Su-geun, Kim Chang-ki).
This exhibition complex is a branch of the National Museum of Contemporary Art of South Korea, located in Seoul . It is a large spacious courtyard where people can gather by companies, communicate and simultaneously admire the works of young artists, sculptors and architects.
Among the art galleries, Korea is particularly popular:
- Insa Art Center in Seoul;
- Nam June Paik ArtCenter in Yongin;
- Deabak Plaza in Daegu ;
- Tower Gallery in Busan;
- Arario Gallery in Cheonan ;
- Bonte Museum in Seogwipo.
Specialized museums of South Korea
In addition to art galleries, ethnic villages and scientific centers, the country has many original and almost unique tourist sites. Among them:
- Teddy Bear Museum in Seogwipo and the Teddy Bear Museum on Jeju Island . Here a huge number of toys are made, made of a variety of materials and collected from all over the world. Both of these South Korean museums delight in small visitors and adult collectors.
- The SAN Museum , which is a large park. Tourists here can not only walk in the Stone or Water Garden, but also with their own hands to produce environmentally friendly bags or covers for a notebook.
- Mr. Ripley's museum "Believe It or Not" in South Korea lovers of outlandish things can visit. Wax figures of unique people, like a lizard man or a hairy woman, as well as meteorites from Mars, fragments of the Berlin Wall and many other unique objects are exhibited here.
- The museum of kakashki in Korea was created for the most sophisticated tourists and thrill-seekers. Residents of the country with special trepidation refer to their physiology, so the toilets here are located literally at every step. In the same museum sculptures are exhibited, which somehow depict the processes of excrement. In addition, there are exhibited different types of toilet bowls, urinals and village toilets. The models are not real, so unpleasant odors and other surprises can not be feared.