Address

233, Saripyeong-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 평창군 봉평면 사리평길 233

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-335-6700

Operating Hours

March-October 09:00-18:30
November-February 10:00-17:00
* Last admission is 30 minute before closing.

Closed

Mondays
* Closed period: January 1-31, 2018 (varies each year)

Length of Tour

2 hours

• Information
  Introduction
  The former Mooee Elementary School has been transformed into Mooee Arts Center exhibiting works of noted Korean artists. It is located in the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang-gun County, which was the hometown of the famous Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok (1907-1942) and the background setting of his representative novel ‘When Buckwheat Blossoms Bloom.’ Mooee Arts Center opened on April 18, 2001 after 2 years of preparation by Korean artists of various genres including the Western-style painter Jeong Yeon-seo, calligrapher Lee Cheon-seop, sculptor Oh Sang-wook, and potter Kwon Soon-beom. The schoolyard has been turned into an outdoor sculpture park displaying large-scale sculptures. The arts center also offers hands-on experience programs and a chance to view the artists creating their pieces.
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  100 people
  
  Industry Information
  Exhibition and sale of artworks
  
  Collections Status
  sculptures, pottery, calligraphy, drawing
  
  Program Information
  Pottery, engraving, calligraphy (book in advance)
  
  Main Facilities
  Engraving room, sculpture room, muidobang room, calligraphy room, exhibition room, etc.
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  Art shop, Cheungcheung Namu Teahouse, resting area
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  Individuals (aged 6 or older) 3,000 won
  Seniors (aged 65 or older) 2,000 won
  Groups (30 people or more) 2,000 won
  * Children under 6 enter free
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Parking Fee
  Free
  
  Homepage
  mooee.kr (Korean only)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok (이효석 생가터)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the setting of the beautiful Korean story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” and also home to the author, Lee Hyo-seok (pen name Ga...

  • 

    Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village (이효석문화마을)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the place where the author Lee Hyo-seok (pen name “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s ...

  • 

    Hyo-seok Culture Village Buckwheat Food Street (효석문화마을 메밀음식거리)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Others
    The Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is a place where author Lee Hyo-seok (penname “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s sto...

  • 

    Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall (이효석 문학관)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall was opened on September 7, 2002 during the Hyoseok Cultural Festival, to celebrate the literary contributions and display artifacts f...

  • 

    Heungjeonggyegok Valley (흥정계곡)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Heungjeonggyegok Valley is about 5 kilometers away from the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do. The 5-kilometer long valley that starts at Heun...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Elf Pension [Korea Quality] / 숲속의 요정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Elf Spa Resort Hotel was designated as a ‘Good Stay’ by the Korea Tourism Organization due to its reliable and affordable accommodation. Ideal for winter-ski an...

  • 

    Hanwha Resort Pyeongchang (한화리조트 평창)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Nestled at the foot of Taegisan Mountain, Hanhwa Resort Pyeongchang is comprised of ski slopes, a horseback-riding facility, swimming, hiking and other leisure ...

  • 

    WHITE CABIN [Korea Quality] / 화이트캐빈 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Surrounded by the scenic view of mountains and rivers, White Cabin is located in front of Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, a region 700m above sea level; hence the ...

  • 

    Pyongchang hyundai resort [Korea Quality] / 평창 현대 리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located at an ideal altitude for humans -- 700m -- in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, Hyundai Resort consists of 66 guestrooms and additional facilities, offering beau...

  • 

    Phoenix Pyeongchang Condo (휘닉스 평창 콘도)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Located in Pyeongchang at 700 meters above sea level, Phoenix Pyeongchang Condo consists of three condominium buildings and four villas. It also features such s...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Migayeon (미가연)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Migayoun is a Korean restaurant specializing in dishes made of buckwheat and buckwheat sprouts, which are known for their high vitamin P content. Pyeongchang, w...

  • 

    Myeongga(명가)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Chinese Food
    Serving a variety of Chinese dishes, it has a large space that can accommodate group diners. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. Th...

  • 

    Taeyeong Saengmakchang(태영생막창)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A place that serves grilled meat using charcoal. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled bee...

• Shopping

  • 

    Bongpyeong 5-day Market (봉평5일장/봉평시장 (2, 7 일))

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : 5-Day Markets
    Bongpyeong Market opens on days with '2' and '7' with the interval of five days.  One can imagine as the protagonist in the famous novel by Lee Hyo-seok 'W...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jangpyeong.
  From Janpyeong, take a local bus bound for Mooee Arts Center (무이예술관).
  
  

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