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Lighting Museum

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Lighting Museum
Entertainment.Museum
235-48, Gwangjeok-ro
Gwangjeok-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do KG 11414, South Korea
From Yangju Station (Subway Line 1), take Bus No. 32-1, 35, or 51 and get off at the "Lighting Museum" stop.
+82-70-7780-8911
Daily 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Last entry at 04:00 PM)
Closed on Mondays, Jan 1st, Seollal, and Chuseok holidays
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Overview

The Lighting Museum, established by KH Feelux, is the world's only museum dedicated exclusively to lighting. It explores the history of light from natural fire to future smart lighting, offering a multi-sensory experience that combines science, art, and history. It is a premier cultural space where visitors can understand how light has shaped human civilization and the environment.

History

Opened in 2004, the museum started with the collection of ancient lighting artifacts gathered by Feelux. Over two decades, it has expanded to include a Light Art Gallery and a Light Pollution Research Center. It is renowned for its annual "International Light Art Competition" and its commitment to educating the public about the ecological impact of artificial light, becoming a key landmark in Gyeonggi's cultural landscape.

Things to see

  • **Lighting History Hall**: Features a vast collection of lighting tools through the ages, including prehistoric torches, Joseon-era oil lamps, and early electric bulbs.

  • **Light Art Gallery**: Showcases contemporary artworks that use light as a creative medium, providing an immersive visual and emotional experience.

  • **Lighting Science Hall**: An interactive space for children to learn the principles of light, such as refraction, reflection, and the color spectrum through play.

  • **The Forest of Light**: A beautiful outdoor and indoor themed exhibition that creates a magical atmosphere using thousands of tiny LED lights.

Things to do

  • **DIY Lamp Making**: A hands-on experience where you can assemble your own unique LED lamp or decorative light to take home as a souvenir.

  • **Light Pollution Education**: Participate in programs that teach how to minimize light pollution and protect the nocturnal ecosystem.

  • **Photography in Neon Zones**: Take artistic photos in specially designed rooms featuring vibrant neon signs and fiber-optic installations.

  • **Seasonal Festivals**: Don't miss the "Christmas Forest" festival held every winter, featuring grand-scale illumination shows and holiday-themed events.

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