The Horim Museum was opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, based on the relics and funds presented by Horim Yoon Jang-seop. Then, in March 1996, the museum was expanded and built in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and reopened in May 1999. There are more than 15,000 relics, 60 of which are designated as national cultural assets (8 national treasures and 52 treasures). It is recognized for its excellence in the variety and quality of its collection.
Horim Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
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약수암
Yaksuam, which was registered as Gwanak No. 2 on September 21, 1988, was founded during the King Sejong's era, but was lost during the Imjin War. The first building was built in 10 years (670 years) in King Munmu, the Silla period, and it became a temple in the winter of 1974.
규장각한국연구원
'규 (Kyu)' of Kyujanggak is the name of the star that controls the sentence, and '규장 (Kyujang)' means the emperor's handwriting. Thus, ‘규장각 (Kyujangak)’ means “building that kept the handwritten texts of the king or emperor.” Kyujanggak was first established in 1694 (20th year of King Sukjong), and since its inception in 1776, the function of Kyujanggak has been extended to institutions that nurture talents for the country. Kyujanggak was a treasure of human resources and a cradle of scholarship. In 1990, the current building of Kyujanggak was completed, and the books of Kyujanggak were transferred. In 2006, Seoul National University Kyujanggak and Seoul National University Korea Culture Research Institute were merged into a research institution called Kyujanggak Korean Studies Institute.
서울대학교
Seoul National University is the uncontested number one university in South Korea. Its main campus is under Gwanak Mountain. Attending Seoul National University is a dream for Korean middle high school students, and admission is extremely competitive. The university offers various campus tour programs like university student's mentor program and campus guide tour. Souvenirs are sold in the campus's souvenirs shop, such as t-shirts, tumblers, watches, notebooks, mugs.
Contemporary art gallery on the premises of the university. The Museum's main gate was designed by Rem Koolhaas, a famous architect from the Netherlands. Since its reconstruction in 2005, it has been opened with the goal of communication between the university and the community. 3 floors above ground and 3 floors below ground with a total area of 4,486 m², there are no entrances between the spaces so spaces are connected organically. It is a rare open culture space in Korea. There are 250 pieces of artwork and it held various exhibitions.
자운암
Jaunam, which was registered as Gwanak No. 3 on September 21, 1988, is located in the valley of the behind Seoul National University. There is a record of reconciliation in the 13th year of King Yeongjo (1734), and the plaque made by Sungjong for the mother has been transmitted yet.
갤러리 관악
An exhibition space designed to enable local residents to enjoy high quality cultural life in their daily lives. In 2011, the 2nd floor rest area of the ward office building was renovated and opened to realize the city of emotion and culture and art. It is used as an open space for all residents.