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Jeonnam-GwangjuCulture & Museums

Korea Gasa Literature Collection

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Overview

The Gasa Literature Collection was completed in October 2000 and is located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, an area which is famous for its fertile land and rich historical heritage. Apart from the main building, additional buildings include a souvenir shop, and traditional tea house. In the museum, historical literature such as “Myeonangjip” (a collection of Gasa poems by Song Sun) and “Songgangjip,” (a collection of Gasa poems by Jeong Cheol) are on display. There are 11,461 artifacts and literature on Gasa culture, 18 Gasa works, and 15,000 books about Gasa.

Information

Address
877, Gasamunhak-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Opening Hours
November-February 09:00-17:00 / May-August 09:00-19:00 / March, April, September, October 09:00-18:00
Closed Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission Fee
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won Groups: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won * Groups: 20 people or more * Free admission: Preschoolers, senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
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