Buddhism Central Museum, Buddhist art museum in Gyeonji-dong, South Korea
The Buddhism Central Museum presents Buddhist art through collections of statues, paintings, and ceremonial objects from different Korean historical periods.
The institution changed its name from Museum of Korean Buddhist Art to Buddhism Central Museum in January 2011, marking a new chapter in its development.
The museum displays numerous artifacts that demonstrate the influence of Buddhist practices and beliefs on Korean artistic expression through centuries.
Located at coordinates 37.5744002, 126.9821168, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism manages this institution, which functions as a primary center for preservation of Buddhist artistic heritage.
Location: Gyeonji-dong
Operator: 대한불교조계종
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: http://museum.buddhism.or.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.57440,126.98212
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:29
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