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Today we're going to be talking about two museums in Paju Heyri Art Valley. I personally think that understanding a bit of the history is an important part of traveling to another country. Therefore, I'm going to introduce to you the Korean Story Musuem, where Korea's history is storytold in an easy manner, and the Miniature Museum, where there's a collection of pieces by miniature artists from various countries.  

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Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | Recommended Because

1. Other than the museums, Heyri Art Valley offers much to do and see. 
2. Accessible via bus from Hongik Univ. Station, Hapjeong Station.
3. The Korean Story Museum offers great storytelling about historical figures who sacrificed their lives for Korea. It's a great way to be introduced to the deeper history and culture of Korea.
4. The Miniature Museum is a collaboration between several artists from various different countries. Features high quality artwork and curated into various themes. 
5. Paju Lotte Premium Outlet and Shinsegae Premium Outlet are also located in Paju, so you can get your shopping done on the same trip. If buses seem to inconvenient, we recommend booking a Foreigner Taxi.

Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | How to Book

1. Click here or click "Reserve" button at bottom of this page to book online.
2. Please enter your details. 
3. To complete your booking, check out and make the payment. 
4. The booking will be confirmed automatically after the payment is made.
5. Changes or cancellations must be done at least 3 days before the booking. 
6. To change the booking, please cancel and re-book. 
7. Click Here to check your booking in "My Reservtations." Show this confirmation at the ticket office.  

Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | Notes

• Please be on the right date. You can't enter the museum after 18:00 on weekdays, and 19:00 on weekend.
• They are closed every Monday.
• Changes or cancellations can't not be made on the day you reserve.

Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | Visit

1. Korean Story Museum

The stories of those who sacrificed their lives for Korea. 

The first section is dedicated to Korean folk tales.

The area is a miniature representation of Korean folk tale narratives. It's small but so realistic.

After the folk tales, you get to the historical events section of the museum.

The 3.1 Protest during the Japanese colonial era that was decisive in letting the world know about Korea's wish for independence.

The Malmoi Movement to defend the Korean language.

People running for refuge during the Korean War.

The Korean War Armistice Agreement between North Korea and the UN.

The recent meeting between the North's Kim Jeong-Un and the South's President Moon Jae-In.

Because the museum was made with the help of history expert "Sul Minseok," the stories of Korea's past are fully portrayed. For those interested in Korea's history, I'd highly recommend visiting this museum. 

2. Miniature Museum

A world-class minature museum made by an international collaboration of artists.

The entranced to the Miniature Museum is decorated by cute music box soldiers.

A music box piece showing the lifetime of a person.

A hundred-year-old music box titled "Pigeon and girl."

Music boxes of cities that we live in.

All the music boxes tell a story about the era and the culture. From a scene about the human lifetime, a nativity scene, scenes about the first bread being made, to music boxes that are over a 100 years old, there are so many different exhibitions to browse through. 

Smoker dolls used as an air freshener in Europe.

There are real nut crackers displayed like from the Nut Cracker fairy tale. These nut crackers are all made from the German village Seiffen. 

At the end of this display, there are is this one really cute nut cracker from Norway. Come see it for yourself. 

A diorama of familiar fairy tales.

These dolls cost more than 30 million KRW (a very rare exhibition).

Ball jointed dolls.

A gift from the world-renowned doll maker Branka Scharli. The founder of the museum apparently made a trip all the way to Swiss to personally ask for a contribution (Scharli does not sell to just anyone). 

Other miniatures on exhibit.
There's a lot to see, and it's very worth your time and ticket!

There's also a gift shops with various products,

and a lot of locations to take cute pictures.

There's even a place that replicates Korean military dorms. I went to the military as well, so I can attest to its accuracy.

You can try on the military uniforms on the left for free!

You can also try shooting a rifle for 3,000 KRW. It's not as hard as you'd think, I'd recommend it.

It's popular enough that one popular Korean TV show, "Running Man," had visited recently.

There are so much to see and eat at Paju Heyri Village other than these museums. Come see the Korean stories, and the miniature exhibitions!

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Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | Information

• Address: 1F, 93-75 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Hours：Weekdays 10:30 ~ 19:00 / Weekends 10:30 ~ 20:00 (Closed Mondays)

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Paju Heyri Art Valley Museums | How to Get There

• Address: 1F, 93-75 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Directions : Take the 2200 bus from Hongik Univ. Station (exit 1) or Hapjeong Station (exit 1). Get off at Heyri Village gate 4.

Hapjeong Station exit 1.

After exiting, find the yellow 2200 writing on the ground and wait for the bus.

2200 bus comes every 8-15 minutes on weekdays and 15-20 minutes on weekends

Get off at Heyri Village exit 4

Turn left at the first street.

Keep straight until you find the Korean Story Museum. The ticket offices are on the second floor.

At the second floor, walk straight until you arrive at the Azidong Global Office (ticket office). Show your reservation and confirmation to get your tickets here. 

The tickets are bracelets. The Miniature Musuem (M) and Korean Story Museum (K) will be checked off. 

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