Suwon Gwanggyo Museum Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Suwon, Korea

About

Suwon Gwanggyo Museum was established to preserve and exhibit artifacts excavated during the development of Gwanggyo New Town. It has a unique identity as a 'historical materials museum specialized in donations', which stems from the vast donations of Min Gwan-sik, known as the 'father of Korea's modern sports', and Lee Jong-hak, a Dokdo Island researcher. Min Gwan-sik's donated items are exhibited in the 'Sogang Room', which surveys Korea's modern and sports history, while Lee Jong-hak's materials related to Dokdo Island and the history of Japanese aggression are displayed in the 'Saunsil'.

In addition, there is the 'Gwanggyo History and Culture Room' containing the history of the Gwanggyo area, and the 'Children's Experience Room' where children can experience being archaeologists, making it very popular among family visitors.

Stories you can hear here

9 stories · about 10 min

IntroWhere Old Maps of Dokdo Island Meet the Olympic Games34 sec
SpotFragment of Comb-pattern Pottery_Neolithic Periodabout 1 min
SpotCostumes Excavated from the Tomb of Andong Kim Clan (Jangot, etc.)_Mid-Joseon Dynastyabout 1 min
SpotBronze Mirror_Joseon Dynastyabout 1 min
SpotSports-related Materials Donated by Min Kwan-sik_Modern eraabout 1 min

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SpotMin Kwan-sik's Donated Materials on Modern Korean Politics, Society and Culture_Modern eraabout 1 min
SpotMaterials Related to Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin Donated by Lee Jong-hak_Unknown eraabout 1 min
SpotMaterials Related to Dokdo Donated by Lee Jong-hak_Unknown eraabout 1 min
SpotLee Jong-hak's Donated Materials on Japanese Imperial Aggression_Japanese Colonial Periodabout 1 min

Preview

What brings together artifacts unearthed during a new city development, old maps of Dokdo Island collected over a lifetime, and the excitement of the Olympic Games in one place? This is more than an ordinary exhibition hall. These donated items reflect the deep dedication of their collectors, and each piece tells a special story. Step inside now and explore this treasure house.

This guide will introduce the main exhibits here one by one. Simply play the audio in front of the display you want to see.

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Visitor info

Address: 182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours: 09:00~18:00
Closed: Every Monday
Admission: [Individual] - Adults 2,000 won - Teenagers and Military Personnel 1,000 won [Group (20 people or more)] - Adults 2,000 won - Teenagers and Military Personnel 1,000 won ※ Free - 12 years old and under / 65 years old and over