Sosu Museum (소수박물관)
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| Introduction | ||||||||
| Sosu Museum aims to consolidate and organize the nation’s traditional Confucian legacy and to establish the root of the national spirit through Sosuseowon, the first Confucian academy ever created in Korea. As a Mecca of Joseon Dynasty’s Confucianism, the museum is the only Confucian museum where you can experience the very valuable legacy of the Confucian culture and the history (the rise and fall) of Confucianism during the Joseon Dynasty. The museum opened on September 22nd, 2004 and since then, it has been a place where one can experience the dynamic historical adventure through valuable Confucian relics and remains. The museum also aims to revitalize the local culture of the Yeongju area by showcasing those well-preserved cultural assets and items. | ||||||||
| Structure Size | ||||||||
| 3,196㎡ (Exhibition area: 1348㎡, office area: 532㎡, others: 1315㎡) | ||||||||
| Exhibition Hall Information | ||||||||
| Special Exhibition Hall - donated artifacts Exhibition Hall 1 - Yeongju, historical town of nobility Exhibition Hall 2 - Confucianism Exhibition Hall 3 - Confucian Academy and Confucian School Exhibition Hall 4 - Sosuseowon Confucian Academy Outdoor Exhibition Hall |
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| Admission / Participation Fees | ||||||||
| Individual: Adult 3,000 won / Student 2,000 won / Child 1,000 won Group: Adult 2,500 won / Student 1,500 won / Child 800 won ※ Group: 30 people or more ※ Admission includes access to Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon Village. |
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| Available | ||||||||
| Parking Fee | ||||||||
| Free | ||||||||
| Directions | ||||||||
| From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yeongju(영주).
* Bus schedule: 06:15-21:45, 30min intervals From Yeongju Bus Terminal, take Bus 53 bound for Sosuseowon Confucian Academy(소수서원). |
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| Homepage | ||||||||
| www.seonbichon.or.kr (Korean only) tour.yeongju.go.kr (Korean only) |
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