Yeongwol African Art Museum
Korean name영월아프리카미술박물관
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- Inquiries
- 033-372-3229
- Opening hours
- - Summer season 09:00–18:00
- Winter season 09:00–17:00 - Closed
- Every Tuesday–Wednesday
- Admission
- [General]
- Adult 5,000 won
- Elementary/Middle/High school students 4,000 KRW
- Kindergarten (ages 6–7) 3,000 KRW [groups (20 or more)]
Adults 4,000 KRW
- Elementary, middle, and high school students 3,000 KRW
- Kindergarten (ages 6–7) 2,000 KRW ※ Free: ages 5 and under / persons with disability grades 1–2 and 1 accompanying person
The Yeongwol African Art Museum permanently exhibits cultural objects such as sculptures, paintings, everyday tools, and ornaments made in connection with the life, rituals, beliefs, and festivals of various African tribes, as well as contemporary artworks. To promote a broad understanding of diverse African cultures, it permanently displays an African culture exhibition contributed by African embassies in Korea. It also holds special themed exhibitions suited to occasions or regional characteristics, complementing the museum's functions.
The Yeongwol African Art Museum exhibits traditional sculptures such as masks and figures that express the African conceptual world, allowing visitors to discover their artistic talent, and displays how the materials, production techniques, and artistic characteristics of African art influence and hold meaning for contemporary art.
Accessible travel information
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Mobility
- Parking
- There is a parking space exclusively for the disabled (common to tourist attractions)_Disability-free facilities
- Access route
- A ramp is installed up to the entrance
- Entrance passage
- The main entrance has a ramp; wheelchair accessible
- Restroom
- Disabled-accessible restroom available (1st floor)
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