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• Information
  Introduction
  Locaed in Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Museum has one basement floor and two above-ground floors, spanning over an area of 6,535 ㎡. Suwon Museum consists of two main exhibition halls, Suwon Museum of History and Calligraphy Museum of Korea, showcasing approximately 33,000 relics, and a planned exhibition hall for special occasions and exhibitions.
  
  Suwon Museum of History recreates a scene of Yeongdong Market Street during the1960s. Children can learn and get secondhand experience of what Suwon was like in the past while adult visitors can reminisce the old times.
  
  Calligraphy Museum of Korea is the first calligraphy museum built by a local government. The museum houses Korea's significant calligraphy works. The hall features a spacious area and its display cases are designed with cutting edge technology to highlight the relics on display. Exhibited collections include geumseokmun (metal writing), beopseo (calligraphic specimen of renowned artists of the past), works of renowned calligraphers during the Joseon dynasty, eopil (the writings of Kings), seogan (letters), works of renowned contemporary calligraphers, and more. Also, a planned exhibition hall holds exhibitions with specific themes every year. In addition, the museum offers educational programs for visitors as well as large scale calligraphy events for the general public.
  
  Managing Organization
  Suwon Museum
  
  Structure Size
  Site area: 39.885 ㎡ / Gross area: 7,118 ㎡
  
  Program Information
  Learning household items from the past, King's stamp, writing calligraphy, rubbing, etc.
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [1F] Special Exhibition Hall
  [2F] Suwon Museum of History, Calligraphy Museum of Korea
  
  Main Facilities
  [1F Museum] Special Exhibition Hall, Current Affairs Compilation Committee, Children's Experience Hall, Book Cafe, Lounge
  [2F Museum] Suwon Museum of History, Calligraphy Museum of Korea
  [3F Managment] Data & Publications, Culture Education Center
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  [1F Museum] Storage service, volunteer office, suggestion box, wheelchair & stroller rental service
  [2F Museum] Nursing room
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  [Suwon Museum of History & Calligraphy Museum of Korea]
  Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won
  Groups - Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 500 won
  * Free admission: Children, senior citizens
  
  [Intergrated Ticket (Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Temporary Palace, Suwon Museum, Suwon Hwaseong Museum)]
  Individuals - Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children & senior citizens 800 won
  Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children & senior citizens 600 won
  
  * Groups of 20 people or more
  * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 12 & younger) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Reservations
  Reservation required for group visitors (available on the official website)
  
  Homepage
  swmuseum.suwon.go.kr
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Firefly Restroom (반딧불이화장실)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    In honor of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, Suwon adopted the idea of ‘restrooms with culture’- building beautiful, clean, brand new bathrooms at main tour...

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    Suwon World Cup Stadium (수원월드컵경기장)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Sports Stadiums
    Suwon World Cup Stadium boasts a massive seating capacity of 43,959. The concept of its roof was inspired by the image of a bird in flight. It hosted World Cup ...

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    Suwon Gwanggyo Museum (수원광교박물관)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Museums
    Suwon Gwanggyo Museum features a variety of relics that were discovered during the construction of Gwanggyo New Town. The exhibitions focus on the history and c...

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    Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. Something to take note of is the namepla...

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    Yeonmudae Post (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대))

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Yeonmudae Post is located inside Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changryongmun (the east gat...

• Accommodation

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    Ramada Plaza Suwon (라마다프라자 수원호텔)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    True to its name, the hotel is clothed in excellence, exhibiting the kind of quality standard befitting the renowned Ramada name and the global reputation of th...

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    HOTEL VELLASUITE [Korea Quality] / 호텔벨라스위트 수원인계점 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hotel Vella Suite Suwon Ingye is a business hotel housed in a new building, completed in 2017. It is located 3 minutes away by foot to Suwon City Hall Station ...

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    Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye / 홀리데이 인 익스프레스 수원인계

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Suwon Ingye is InterContinental Hotel Group's (IHG) first business hotel to open in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Located at the center of the city, H...

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    Ibis Ambassador Suwon (이비스 앰배서더 수원)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Ibis Ambassador Suwon Hotel is located in the center of Ingye-dong. The hotel is popular among business guests and tourists because there are a variety of attra...

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    Benikea Suwon Hotel (베니키아호텔 수원)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Benikea Suwon Hotel (Formerly Suwon Joa Hotel) is located across from city hall in the business center of Suwon, providing business travelers with a convenient ...

• Restaurants

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    Bonsuwon Galbi (본수원갈비)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Beef at Bonsuwon Galbi is sliced thin against the grain and marinated in a sauce made of several dozen ingredients for more than 24 hours. Even the perfect pres...

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    Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Located near Hwahongmun Gate, one the Eight Sights of Suwon, Yeonpo Galbi is the perfect place to stop by for a rest and to eat some authentic Suwon galbi (ribs...

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    Cheongchun Haejangguk (청춘해장국)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a store frequently visited by Suwon citizens. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Suwon-s...

• Shopping

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    Encore Duty Free (앙코르면세점)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Duty Free Shops
    Located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Encore Duty Free offers a convenient shopping experience. Over 50 brands of products including handbags, cosmetics, sunglasses, h...

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    Motgol Market (못골종합시장)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Motgol Market features a variety of shops selling side dishes and ingredients ranging from fresh and dried fish to meat, vegetables, rice cake, and more. The se...

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    Suwon Yeongdong Market (수원 영동시장)

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    The neighborhood around Paldalmun Gate serves as the main business district of Suwon, where more than 300 stores and stalls are joined to make a large market. T...

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    AK Plaza Department Store - AK TOWN Branch (Suwon Branch) (AK플라자백화점 AK TOWN점(수원점))

    Region : Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
    Type : Department Stores
    AK Plaza Department Store - AK TOWN Branch is a multi-entertainment shopping center featuring a CGV (movie theater), a Books Libro, and a Characters’ Fun Zone. ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  Take Bus No. 8800 or 7001 and get off at Suwon Museum Bus Stop.
  
  

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