Discovering the New Haman Literature Museum
Kim Myung-hoon, 14th SNS Reporter
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
Closed: Every Monday, January 1st, and on the day of Chuseok
Admission: Free
Today, I would like to introduce the newly established Haman Literature Museum, where Chinese characters and literature coexist.
Additionally, the Heo Gwon-soo Hanji Cultural Center can also be visited here.
The Haman Literature Museum is uniquely designed with a square structure that is open in the center, featuring a beautifully landscaped outdoor garden.
Currently, the exhibition hall is hosting the Adult Literacy Classroom Poetry Exhibition, which runs until January 31, 2026, in the first-floor exhibition hall.
The museum consists of a basement level and three floors above ground. The first floor includes exhibition rooms, a shared café, an exhibition hall, a nursing room, and a modern literature resource room.
On the second floor, you will find a research room, a home greenhouse, a cultural room, a literature room, a guest room, and an office. The third floor features an auditorium, a traditional classroom, a lecture hall, a photo zone, a shared lounge, a resting area, and a seminar room.
On the first floor, the unmanned café allows you to order drinks via a kiosk and pay for them yourself. There are tables available, including outdoor seating.
The modern literature resource room is equipped with chairs and tables for reading, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a book in a comfortable environment.
As you enter the exhibition room, you will encounter various discussions about literature, with a timeline of Haman's 100-year literary history displayed prominently on one wall.
The exhibition begins with the petroglyphs of Haman Dohang-ri, believed to be inscribed by prehistoric people wishing for abundance and fertility, and reflects on the glorious culture of the Aragay kingdom.
Portraits of Haman's literary figures are also displayed, allowing visitors to meet notable cultural figures from Haman.
The exhibition hall includes a space for viewing videos, providing an opportunity to learn more about literature.
On the second floor, you can see spaces filled with the writings of Heo Gwon-soo. This area serves as a library for scholars and includes the representative works of renowned scholars from the Joseon era.
The Heumon Greenhouse signifies a space of appreciation for preserved literary works donated by Heo Gwon-soo, a native of Haman.
There is also an archive of the Heo Gwon-soo Hanji Cultural Center, where visitors can view the donated collections through a kiosk.
The Haman Literature Museum offers a wonderful opportunity to explore literature in this newly opened space, and I hope many people will utilize it to foster a richer cultural environment.
Let's immerse ourselves in the world of culture together!
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