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Museums in Gangneung
Museums in Gangneung
- Ojukheon Museum, which is named after a special black bamboo growing in this area, has been the birthplace of the famous Korean scholar Yulgok (1536-1584 A.D. His portrait is featured on the 5,000 Won bank note) and his mother Saimdang(1504-1551 A.D. Who is featured on the 50,000 Won bank note). Since 1963 the Ojukheon Museum counts as national cultural heritage No 165. It includes one of the oldest wooden buildings in Korea. Several shrines and old residential buildings deliver insight into the lives of these famous Koreans. It is located about 1 km west of Gyeongpo Beach.
- Gangneung Municipal Museum shows folklore and antique pieces from the history of the city.
- Daegwallyeong Museum consists of a revealing collection of more than 1000 artifacts and shows the history of the region. It is located in a somewhat remote area about 5km southwest of downtown. Daegwallyeong is the name given to the mountainous region between Wonju and Gangneung.
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