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Hwajeong Museum 화정박물관

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The Hwajeong Museum (Korean: 화정박물관) is a museum in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1999, it exhibits a collection of East Asian art from Korea, Japan, China, and Tibet, including over 3,000 paintings, ceramics, and Buddhist artifacts.

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Hwajeong Museum (화정박물관) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Jongno District. Est. 1999.

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37.60479, 126.96592 · View on map →

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What is Hwajeong Museum?
The Hwajeong Museum (Korean: 화정박물관) is a museum in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Hwajeong Museum built or established?
Hwajeong Museum dates to 1999 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Where is Hwajeong Museum?
Hwajeong Museum is located in Jongno District (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What are the coordinates of Hwajeong Museum?
Hwajeong Museum is located at 37.60479, 126.96592 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's location?
Hwajeong Museum — Location: Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's founded?
Hwajeong Museum — Founded: 1999 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's type?
Hwajeong Museum — Type: museum (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's collection focus?
Hwajeong Museum — Collection Focus: East Asian art from Korea, Japan, China, and Tibet (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's country?
Hwajeong Museum — Country: 대한민국 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's operator?
Hwajeong Museum — Operator: 한빛문화재단 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hwajeong Museum's notable collection?
Hwajeong Museum — Notable Collection: 탕카 (verified via Wikidata Q626736 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; Wikipedia Hwajeong Museum 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368735170 2026-09-06 16:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).

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