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• Information
  Introduction
  With an area over 1,280 ㎡, Alive Museum is located in Insa-dong, a neighborhood known for its mixture of historical and modern atmosphere. Exhibitions include optical illusion art, digital media, and more. Over 100 pieces are on display at the exhibition halls on basement levels 1 and 2. Opened on March 6, 2014, Alive Museum infuses and modernizes the concept of art into something fun, engaging and highly educational.
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  2,000 people
  
  Industry Information
  Art exhibition
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Open to visitors of all ages
  
  Main Facilities
  [B1F]
  Exhibition hall 1, hexagon maze zone
  [B2F]
  Exhibition hall 2, black-out experience program, resting area, exit lounge, merchandise shop (souvenir shop)
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  Museum shop, rest area, outdoor exhibition halls
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  Individuals - 12,000 won
  * Children younger than 3 years can enter free of charge. (One infant per paying adult)
  
  Discount Information
  * Groups (20 people or more): 10% off
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Reservation for Foreigners
  Online or by phone
  Groups: Tel. +82-2-2034-0600
  
  Homepage
  www.alivemuseum.com
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Dynamic Maze (Insa-dong) (다이나믹 메이즈(서울 인사동점))

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    Type : Others
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    Seungdong Church (승동교회)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Seungdong Presbyterian Church was designated Tangible Cultural Asset No. 130 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 6, 2001. Originally known as “Gondang...

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    Seoul Art Center Gongpyeong Gallery (서울아트센터 공평갤러리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    Opened in 1992, Seoul Art Center Gongpyeong Gallery is a 17,791㎡, two-story building with four exhibition halls. It is one of the main galleries of Insa-dong, d...

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    Beautiful Tea Museum (아름다운 차박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    Located in Insa-dong, The Beautiful Tea Museum aims to promote Korean tea culture. It preserves and exhibits tea related utensils and items, featuring those fro...

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    Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Tapgol Park, a designated Historic Site, was the first modern park to be built in Seoul. The park is located at what was originally the site of Wongaksa Temple,...

• Accommodation

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    Sieunjae [Korea Quality] / 시은재 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu at the very heart of Seoul, Sieunjae is a hanok with a longstanding tradition. It has three guestrooms including the anbang...

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    Hotel Crown Insadong (호텔 크라운-인사동)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
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    The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) [Korea Quality] / 멀티스페이스 곳 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    “The Place Seoul” is located in a small alley in Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is a guesthouse made by remodeling an 80-year-old traditional Korean house. ...

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    Moonguesthouse [Korea Quality] / 문게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    The Moon Guesthouse is situated near a number of interesting tourist destinations including Unhyeongung Palace (3min on foot), Bukchon Hanok Village (5min on fo...

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    SAEWHA HOSTEL[Korea Quality] / 세화호스텔[한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
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• Restaurants

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    Matborae Jeukseok Tteokbokki (맛보래즉석떡볶이)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located in Insa-dong, Seoul. The most famous menu is stir-fried rice cake with cheese. Jjajang tteokbokki is also delici...

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    Park's BBQ (박사네갈비)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
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    Ijo (이조)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
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    Daeseong Hanjeongsik (대성한정식)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
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  • 

    Seonbiok (선비옥)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. A restaurant located near Tapgol Park. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs.

• Shopping

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    Arirang Master Crafts Shop (아리랑명품관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
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    Kumkang - Jongno Branch (금강제화 (종로지점))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
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    Gallery Park Young Sook - Atelier Seoul (박영숙요 (아틀리에서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
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    Insa-Dong National Souvenir Center (한국관광명품점(인사동))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
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    Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 & 5), Exit 1.
  Walk for approx. 400 m.
  
  

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