Museum SAN

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Museum SAN is a lush, rural museum where art and meditation merge, combining Tadao Ando’s architectural philosophy and James Turrell’s light art in a natural setting. Structure:

*Welcome Center: Ticket booth, café, art shop, and electric car shuttle departure point
*Flower Garden: A garden filled with pink zinnias, symbolizing pure love.
*Water Garden: A reflecting pond at the entrance to the main museum building, seemingly floating on shallow water.
*Main Building: A “box-in-box” structure, with a Paju stone exterior and exposed concrete interior, forming a triple layer. The square, triangular, and circular courtyard connects art and nature.
*Stone Garden: A meditation garden featuring nine hill-shaped stone structures inspired by Silla tombs.
*Meditation Hall: A space bathed in natural light through a crescent-shaped dome ceiling.
*James Turrell Hall: A permanent exhibition of four works by Turrell, a master of light and space art.

Information

*Address: Wonju, Gangwon Province 260 Oak Valley 2-gil
*Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

*Admission Fees (as of 2025):

*General Admission: Adults ₩18,000, Youth ₩10,000

*Meditation Hall (separate admission fee): Adults ₩28,000, Youth ₩18,000

*James Turrell Admission: Adults ₩28,000, Youth ₩18,000

*Comprehensive Admission: Adults ₩38,000, Youth ₩26,000

*Transportation:

By Car: Yeongdong Expressway Wonju IC → Oak Valley (20 minutes)

Public Transportation: Wonju Express Bus Terminal → Oak Valley Shuttle Bus (fee required) or Taxi

*Amenities: Parking lot (90 spaces), shuttle bus for disabled and senior citizens, cafe, art shop, Stroller and wheelchair rental

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