Arts

Gangam Calligraphy Museum
197 2-ga, Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju

The Gangam Calligraphy Museum opened in 1995 and is situated in the Jeonju Hanok Village area. The displays on exhibit here include over 1,000 works from such famous artists as Jeong-hui Kim (1786-1856 calligrapher/painter, scholar), Sam-man Lee (1770-1845, calligrapher), Hong-do Kim (1745-?, artist), and Yak-yong Jeong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum measures 872m2 and includes an exhibition and seminar area, as well 1,162 works of art throughout the museum.

Local Transportation

1. From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal: In Front of the Korea National Open University, take local city bus #211, #221, #231, #251, #220, #229, #241, #291, #501, #502 or #700 headed for Nambu Market. Get off at the Jeondong Cathedral (20~30 minute ride), then walk for about 10-15 minutes. 2. From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal: At the Geuman Rotary take local city bus #211, #221, #231, #251, #220, #229, #241, #291, #501, #502 or #700 headed for Nambu Market. Get off at the Jeondong Cathedral (20~30 minute ride), then walk for about 10-15 minutes.3. From Jeonju Train Station: Take local city bus #111, #119, #211, #221, #231 or #241 in the direction of the Hotel Riviera. Get off at the Jeondong Cathedral (20~30 minute ride), then walk for about 10-15 minutes

Detailed Info
- Hours : March-October : 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m./November-February : 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.- Open year round / seven days a week- Admission fee: free


Jeonju Traditional Craftworks Exhibition Hall
65-5 Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju
The Jeonju Traditional Craftworks Exhibition Hall allows people to see the beauty of traditional Korean crafts, as well as giving visitors the opportunity to make their own. This center consists of a Craft Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and an Experience Hall. The Experience Hall lets visitors create their own personal masterpieces. People can learn firsthand about the art of mulberry paper, pottery, woodwork, embroidery, and other traditional crafts. At the Craft shop, people can buy souvenirs produced by master artisans.

Local Transportation
1. From Jeonju Express Bus Terminal: In front of the Korea National Open University, take bus #79-2, 88, 88-1, or 126 headed towards Nambu Market. Then get off at the Cheondong Cathedral bus stop. The ride is about 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute walk. 2. From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal: At Geuman Rotary take bus #79-2, #88, #88-1, or #126 headed towards Nambu Market. Then get off at the Cheondong Cathedral bus stop. The ride is about 20 minutes, followed by a 10 minute walk. 3. From Jeonju Train Station: Take local city bus #111 or #163 in the direction of Hotel Riviera. Get off at the Cheondong Cathedral. This ride is about 20-30 minutes, followed by a 10 minute walk.

Detailed Info
- Hours: November-February 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m./March-October 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.- Closed: Mondays- Admission fee: free