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Antarctic friends Patty, Krom, Rup Eddy, Harry and Poby (a polar bear in the Antarctic?
Hey, let's not get picky!) are superstars to Korean small ones. Chances are your kids will
love them too, at this colourful indoor theme park on the 4th floor of D Cube City mall.
MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF KOREAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Arts Centre is this recently renovated museum, now with hi-tech displays. You can see
and listen to traditional Korean musical instruments that are rarely heard today, such as
the
eo,
shaped like a tiger and played by banging its head with a stick and then running the
stick over the notches on its back.
MUSEUM
SEOUL CALLIGRAPHY ART MUSEUM
(
www.sac.or.kr
;
Seoul Arts Centre; 11am-7pm; Line 3 to Nambu Bus Terminal, Exit 5)
The most unique
of the three art galleries at the sprawling arts complex is devoted to hand-drawn
hangeul
(Korean phonetic alphabet)and Chinese characters, showcasing both traditional and con-
temporary examples of this art form. The others are the
Hangaram Design Museum
and
Hangaram Art Museum
both free and with same opening hours. To reach the complex,
walk straight on from the subway exit and turn left at the end of the bus terminal, or else
hop on bus 12 or grab a taxi.
KIMCHI FIELD MUSEUM
(B2, COEX, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu; adult/child ₩3000/1000; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun; Line 2 to Sam-
seong, Exit 6)
If you love kimchi, seek out this small exhibition in the basement of COEX
which sings the praises of pickled, peppery cabbage and its wondrous health benefits. To
find it, go down the steps near the 7-Eleven convenience store.
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