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Tongyeong Municipal Museum was built as the Tongyeong County Office building in 1943 and holds value as modern architectural heritage.
Tongyeong Municipal Museum was built as the Tongyeong County Office building in 1943 and holds value as modern architectural heritage. Designated as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 149 in 2005, the building retains its exterior from the Japanese colonial period, offering a historical spectacle in itself.
Officially opened as a museum in 2013, it focuses on showcasing the deep history and identity of Tongyeong, which was the headquarters of the Samdosuguntongjeyeong during the Joseon period. In particular, outstanding craft relics such as mother-of-pearl lacquerware, small dining tables, and traditional hats made in the 12 workshops belonging to the Tongjeyeong are the core exhibits, naturally helping visitors understand that Tongyeong has been a famous place for crafts since ancient times. Through a wide range of artifacts from Neolithic relics to materials related to the Tongjeyeong and works by Important Intangible Cultural Heritage artisans, you can take in the past and present of Tongyeong at a glance.
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