The Latin American Museum To Visit Near Seoul
We have started homeschooling and with that comes the hunt for educational and fun things to do. An advantage of living here in Seoul means there are a ton of awesome museums and centers to visit to learn and have fun. Recently, I stumbled upon the Latin American Cultural Center-Museum (중남미문화원 병설 박물관) in Goyang and was surprised because there wasn’t much information online but it seemed right up our alley. Off we went.
There are so many cool things to do with kids in and around Seoul but so much of it isn’t really promoted to foreigners so here is the info if you’re interesting in adding another great place to your list of things to do with your kiddos.
Here’s what to know to plan your visit to the Latin American Cultural Center-Museum:
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How To Get There
Address: 33-15 Daeyang-ro #285, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기 고양시 덕양구 대양로285번길 33-15)
By Public Transportation: Head to Samsong Subway Station and go out of exit 6. Do a u-turn out of the exit to find the bus stand. Buses 033, 790, and 053 all go near the museum. Get off at Goyang-dong Market Stop and then walk from there.
Basic Info
Hours: November – March: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm; April – October: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
Admission: Adults: W6,500; Children: W4,500-W5,500
Taco Notes: Tacos are served every day from April to November but are only served on weekends and holidays from December through March.
What To Know
The Latin American Cultural Center is a cultural space where former Mexican Ambassador Bok Hyung Lee and Chairman Hong Gap Pyo, who retired after serving as a diplomat in Latin America for more than 30 years, collect and display Latin American artifacts and artworks. It is an optimized place for multicultural education and experiences and includes a museum, sculpture park, religious exhibition hall, and murals.
What To See
After you enter, you’ll find that there are various buildings to visit. We started with the museum to the left which made for a nice loop around in the end. Go through and peruse the beautiful works of art and collection inside that include ancient and modern artifacts from Mayan, Aztec, and Incan cultures.
The museum has 6 different categories of artifacts including earthenware, stoneware, woodenware, masks, traditional craftwork, and lifestyle items. Exit on the backside which will lead naturally to the sculpture park that is on the hillside.
The sculpture park showcases pieces from 12 contemporary artists throughout the park. Enjoy the works there and then look to the right to find the beautiful chapel. Don’t miss a look inside. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
When you come back out, you might want to follow the signs to the taco restaurant and rest area, but don’t just yet. If you keep walking up the path a bit, you’ll find an outdoor amphitheater area with a beautiful Mayan Mural.
From here, then head to the restaurant where there are two options: beef or pork quesadillas. They were a simple yet very satisfying meal so make sure you go looking to stop for a bite. This is a great place to take a seat and just enjoy the quiet ambiance of the museum grounds.
After eating, you’ll head back the way you came to find another building where there is a shop but also make sure you go downstairs to see the pieces on display there. There were a lot of textiles there that we really loved. We really enjoyed our time.
It’s definitely a hidden gem and was so quiet when we visited. I hope everyone can have as good a time as we did. Definitely make time to have some of those tacos. Mmm mmm.
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