City of Museum, Tour variety theme of museum in Andong!
Sometimes Andong refer to called "roofless museum city '. Andong earned such a nickname cause of 2.5 times bigger area of Seoul with numerous stories and has 290 historical pieces of tangible / intangible cultural heritages around Andong. In addition there are more than 20 of museum to collect and storage the history and traditional culture.
- Traditional cultural contents museum
- Globalization by create the contents of confucian culture
Museum without actual relics? World's most advanced digital museum, fresh meet of High-end technology and tradition!
Traditional cultural contents museum which is world's first museum of digital content only, without any actual relics established in 5th of November 2009. Since it opened, until now more than 100,000 tourists visited
- Operating hour : 9:30~18:00
- Holiday: Every Monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group |
Note |
Adult |
3,000won |
2,500won |
Age between 19 to 64 |
Children |
1,000won |
500won |
Age between 7 to 12 |
Student |
2,000won |
1,500won |
Age between 13 to 18 |
※ Group more than 15 |
- Address: 203 Seodongmun-ro, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013, Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage: http://www.tcc-museum.go.kr(Kor, Eng, Jap, Chin)
- Andong water museum
- The building is made of 2floor. The theme of 1st floor is the history of Andong dam construction and surrounding ecosystem. In 2nd floor display with 3D screen which is theme of water history.
- Operating hour : 10:00∼17:00
- Holiday: Every Monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee : Free
- Address: 486-2 Sanga-dong, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013,
Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Andong craft exhibition hall
- This Exhibition hall open for display the Andong traditional craft made of Andong artists. Also there is an experience hall to try variety programs such as Hanji, ceramics, metalwork, color mix, zenana crafts, natural dyeing, etc. In 2nd floor there are 5 work rooms to show the process of making craft.
- Operating hour : 09:00∼18:00
- Holiday : Every Monday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee : Free
- Address : 477-4 Sang-a-dong, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013, Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.acehall.co.kr/(Kor)
- Andong natural dye exhibition hall
- Find the great work of beautiful natural dye !
There is an experience program natural dyeing, zenana crafts, metal / ceramic crafts, color mix etc. Also you can buy the products and enjoy the display.
- Operating hour : Summer - 09:00~18:00, Winter - 09:00~17:00
- Holiday : Every Sunday, New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee : The price varys on different programs
- Address : 459 Sanga-dong, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013, Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.naturaldyeart.com/(Kor)
- Andong Folk Museum
- The Andong Folk Museum has two floors and large courtyard of exhibits
based on the folk lives of the people of this region. The first floor looks at folk artefacts and the 2nd floor looks at social customs of different life stages and exhibits the many folk games and beliefs of the people. Outside is a fun, traditional playground.
- Operating hour : 09:00∼18:00
- Holiday : All year round
- Fees
Fees
Classification |
Individual |
Group(more than 30pax) |
Note |
Adult |
1,000won |
800won |
Age from19∼64 |
Children (Students) |
300won |
200won |
Age from7∼18 |
Senior (age from 65),
Children(age less than 6) |
Free |
- Address: 13Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013, Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.adfm.or.kr/(Kor, Eng)
- Korea Studies Advancement Center
- The Korea Studies Advancement Center was founded to reestablish traditional Korean cultural values through comprehensive systematic survey and research. The agency utilizes the educational system and the national perspective of its history toward the goals of increasing the international understanding of Korea and heightening Korean standing in the global community while holding true to its spiritual values.
- Operating hour : 09:00~17:30
- Holiday : Every Monday, New years day, Lunar new years day, Korean thanks giving day
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group(more than 20) |
Note |
Adult |
1,500won |
1,000won |
Age from 19~64 |
Children |
700won |
500won |
Age from 7~12 |
Student, Soldier |
1,000won |
700won |
Age from 13~18 |
- Address : 220 Seobu-ri, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013, Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.confuseum.org/(Kor)
- Gyeongsangbuk-do forest science museum
- Eco-era based on nature, the environment, green culture is becoming popular in the 21st century. Main goal of this museum is noticing the valuable about forest and permanent forest conservation through scientific research.
Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Science Museum built with a basement and two floors above ground, and each ball exhibits the forest's history and resources, such as wood, etc. In addition, an interesting theme exhibition 'culture of life and forest " is now on display.
- Operating hour : Summer - 09:00~18:00, Winter - 09:00~17:00
- Holiday : Every Monday, New years day, Lunar new years day, Korean thanks giving day
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group(More than 20) |
Note |
Adult |
1,500won |
1,000won |
Age 19∼64 |
Children |
500won |
300won |
Age 7∼12 |
Student |
1,000won |
500won |
1Age 13∼18 |
Senior/ Age under 6 |
Free |
- Address : 2189 Toegye-ro, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013,
Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage http://www.gbfsm.or.kr/(Kor)
- Okjingak
- It is built in Dosan soewon and display the every item of Yi-hwang such as pillows, desk, chair, ink stone and collection of works with description
- Operating hour :Summer 09:00~18:00, Winter 09:00~17:00(Same as Donsan seowon Operating hour)
- Holiday: All year round
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group(More than 20) |
Note |
Adult |
1,500won |
1,300won |
More than age 20 |
Children |
600won |
500won |
Group is more than 30 |
Student |
700won |
600won |
- Address : 680 Togye-ri, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013,
Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Museum of Lee Yuksa literature
- Memorable poet Leeyuksa in history of literature of poem !
Legendary poet Lee wonrok (Nick name : Yuk sa) was born in Woncheon-ri, Nokjeon-myeon, Andong-si, 1904. He wrote remarkable poetry such as Gwanya(Wilderness), Juljeong(culminating), as cheongpodo(green grape) Koreans favorite. In 1993 established the monument in his birth house to commemorate the accomplishments of his great work. The Museum open for spread his patriotic spirit to next generation. The exhibition hall in 1st floor display his handwriting manuscripts and materials relate with independence movement.
- Operating hour : Summer - 09:00~18:00, Winter - 09:00~17:00
- Holiday : Every Monday, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group(More than 20) |
Note |
Adult |
2,000won |
1,500won |
Age 19∼64 |
Children |
1,000won |
500won |
Age 7∼12 |
Student |
1,500won |
1,000won |
Age 13∼18 |
Senior/ Age under 6 |
Free |
- Address : 525 Baekun-ro Dosan-myeon, Andong-si
- Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013,
Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.264.or.kr/ (Kor)
- Andong Soju Museum
- Andong soju has a rich history dating back hundreds of years. The history and culture of Andong Soju in Gyeongsangbuk-do led to its designation of Intangible treasure No.12. Residents continue working to preserve the history of Soju in the area and to pass on the rich traditions to future generations. Andong Soju is 45% proof alcohol. The pureness of the alcohol gives few negative side effects the following day. Andong Soju is manufactured right at the museum, making the museum’s appearance a bit like a factory. Once inside the museum, one can view the process of making Andong Soju as well as other unique foods from this region. Queen Elizabeth's memorable birthday visit to the Andong area included a visit to the Andong Soju Museum. Visitors can view a special area that was used to celebrate the queen’s birthday; the room has been kept in the same condition as it was when the queen came. If large groups make reservations in advance, group members may participate in the process of making Andong soju. Soju is sold at wholesale prices at the Andong Soju museum and is very popular with foreign tourists.
- Operating hours : Monday ~ Saturday, 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:30 p.m.
- Holiday : Sundays. National holiday
- Fee : Free
- Address : 280, Susang-Dong, Andong si
- Contact : Contact : AFTF 82-54-856-3013,
Sports and tourism div 82-54-840-6395
- Homepage : http://www.andongsoju.net/(Kor, Eng, Jpn, Chin)
- Hahoe Mask Museum
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The Hahoe Mask Museum, located near the entrance to Hahoe village, displays masks from Korea and around the world. Special emphasis is given to Korean masks associated with various Maskdance traditions, with pride of place belonging to the Hahoe Maskdance Drama masks. Special displays illustrate the making of various masks and how they are used in performances and rituals. As the wildly popular annual Andong Maskdance Festival is an international event, drawing participants from countries and cultures worldwide, the museum has a fine assortment of masks from around the globe. The masks on display can be humorous, frightening, realistic or absurd, but each example is a window to the culture that produced it. The museum also boasts an excellent gift shop with masks and a wide range of local handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Operating hour : 09:30~18:00
- Holiday : Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
- Fee
Fee
Classification |
Individual |
Group(More than 30pax) |
Adult |
2,000won |
1,500won |
Children and student |
1,500won |
1,000won |
Senior(Age more than 65) |
1,500won |
1,000won |
- Homepage : http://www.mask.kr/ (Kor, Eng)