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Gahoe Museum

Coordinates: 37°34′56″N 126°59′08″E / 37.5822°N 126.9856°E / 37.5822; 126.9856
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Gahoe Museum
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Established2002
LocationGahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Collection size1,500 relics
Websitegahoemuseum.org
Korean name
Hangul
가회박물관
Hanja
嘉會博物館
Revised RomanizationGahoe Bangmulgwan
McCune–ReischauerKahoe Pangmulgwan

Gahoe Museum (Korean가회박물관) is a private museum in Gahoe-dong, Jongno District, Seoul. Established in 2002, its collection includes over 1,500 items, including 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items.[1] The museum is located on a street of traditional Hanok houses and gardens. The main exhibition hall retains traditional Joseon era architectural features.

In addition to permanent and special exhibitions, the museum also operates the Gahoe Folk Painting Workshop where visitors can learn folk painting.

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References

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  1. ^ "www.gahoemuseum.org". Archived from the original on 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
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37°34′56″N 126°59′08″E / 37.5822°N 126.9856°E / 37.5822; 126.9856