Jumal NadeuriGyeonggi-do › Museum & gallery
Korean Deungjan Museum
Partly free Gyeonggi-do
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 (attribution)
| Type | Private museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Neunggok-ro 56beon-gil, Mohyeon-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | [October-March] 10:00-17:00[April-September] 10:00-17:30* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing |
| Closed | Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Admission | Adults 10,000 won Children & Teenagers 7,000 won Senior citizens (ages 65 & over) 5,000 won * Free admission: Preschoolers (must be accompanied by an adult) |
| Phone | +82-31-334-0797 |
| Korean name | 한국등잔박물관 |
About
The Korean Deungjan Museum is a private museum showcasing traditional lamps collected over more than 50 years by director Kim Dong-hwi. As Korea’s only museum dedicated to traditional Korean lighting devices, it offers insight into the everyday lives of past generations and is widely visited by both individuals and student groups. The cylindrical, lighthouse-shaped building features exhibition spaces on the first and second floors and a multipurpose hall for seminars and performances on the third. An annex displays agricultural tools, while the outdoor area includes a pond and a stone garden ideal for a leisurely stroll. The museum offers a range of educational programs for all ages, including hands-on activities like making candles, LED lamps, and ceramic oil lamps. Its location near the tomb of Jeong Mong-ju makes it easy to combine both sites in a single visit.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)