A historical and cultural space that represents Hanam,
Hanam Museum of History
Hanam is a city of shining history and culture. It is also home to several historic sites and relics, ranging from prehistoric times to modern times. Hanam Museum of History collects, studies, preserves, and exhibits cultural heritages of Hanam-si, and educates and shares our findings with the visitors. Hanam Museum of History is a cultural space for citizens, and a historical and cultural institution representing our city.
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Children Experience Hall
This is a place where after the children look around the exhibit halls with the family, they can understand Hanam’s history more deeply with a video quiz and games of the things they learned at the exhibit halls. It is mostly composed of hands-on experience activities. Furthermore, a small children’s history library is made for children to read books, and visitors can take souvenir pictures of Hanam Museum of History and sent the pictures by mail to make a moment that will last in their memories for a long time.
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Exhibit Hall 4 (Joseon zone)
Education and Yangban Culture of Hanam during the Joseon DynastyHanam served as the administrative center of the Gwangju region in the Joseon Dynasty. The Gwangju government administration office and the Gwangjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School of Hanam (Cultural Properties Materials No.13)-an institution dedicated to fostering individuals equipped with Confucian knowledge, were located here. Positioned just behind the capital city, Hanyang, Hanam was a vital transportation route, facilitating the movement of people and logistical distribution.
Within Hanam, markets like Deokpung Market and Changwoo Market emerged, accompanied by the establishment of stations, accommodations for officials, and inns to cater for the needs of travelers. In the vicinity of Changmoru, it's believed that there was a storehouse managed by the local administration for unloading grain or rice for military use. This was then collected from all over the country and transported to Seoul. Hanam was also an important trading center due to its location, as it became a vital logistics distribution center during the Joseon Dynasty era. -
Exhibit Hall 5 (Modern zone)
Growth into modern HanamIn 1895 (the 32nd year of King Gojong's reign), Hanam area was included in Gwangju-gun due to the reorganization of local administrative districts. Hanam City once only encompassed the area around Dongbu-myeon and Seobu-myeon in Gwangju-gun. However, in 1912, it expanded to 28 ‘dong’s or ‘ri’s, with 17 ‘dong’s or ‘ri’s in Dongbu-myeon and 11 ‘dong’s or ‘ri’s in Seobu-myeon. After Dongbu-myeon was promoted to Dongbu-eup in 1980, parts of Dongbu-eup, Seobu-myeon, and Jungbu-myeon in Gwangju-gun were merged in 1989 to create the modern Hanam City.
Hanam City, located in the center of Gyeonggi-do Province and adjacent to the east of Seoul, is growing as a sub-center in the metropolitan area. Along with a well-developed transportation infrastructure, Hanam is a city with infinite development potential, boasting beautiful natural environments such as Geomdansan Mountain, the Han River, and Misari. We are constantly changing for the bright future of Hanam.
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Exhibit Hall 1 (Prehistoric zone)
Hanam’s prehistory and MisariHanam's prehistory unfolds around the Misari relics. Through Paleolithic-era tools, various pottery, and household relics, we can envision the lives of the prehistoric Hanam people who settled and resided in Misari. The 'Misa (渼沙)' area, which signifies an island made of beautiful waves and sand, has been recognized as a prominent site from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages (Archaeological Site in Misa-ri, Historic Site No. 269). With the additional identification of Paleolithic remains in the Misa district in 2012, Hanam has been archaeologically confirmed as an optimal environment for human habitation since prehistoric times.
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Exhibit Hall 2 (Ancient zone: Augmented Reality (AR) Experience Center)
The beginnings of Baekje, the Three Kingdoms, and HanamIseongsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 422) is a fortress built with stones during the Three Kingdoms period, encircling the valley to the south from the summit of Iseongsan Mountain in Chungung-dong. It stands as a representative fortress of Korea, notable for its integration with the surrounding terrain, including the Han River, and the elaboration of its ruins. The Iseongsanseong Fortress Augmented Reality (AR) Experience Center provides a realistic experience that links the Hanam History Museum and Iseongsanseong Fortress through AR technology. By downloading, installing, and running the ‘Hanam Museum of History App’, you can connect the museum’s relics with the remains of Iseongsanseong Fortress. Additionally, you can create your own rendition of Iseongsanseong Fortress using treasures collected through the AR reality experience.
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Exhibit Hall 3 (Goryeo zone)
Gwangju-mok Hanam and Buddhism during the Goryeo DynastyHanam was the location of Gwangjumok, one of the 12 moks established in regional administrative areas during the reign of King Seongjong of the Goryeo Dynasty. It served as an important gateway to Gaegyeong, the capital of Goryeo. Within these 12 moks, organizations dedicated to local education were established, and a Sang-pyeong-chang was installed to promote the stability of the local economy. With the flourishing of Buddhism during the Goryeo Dynasty, a thriving Buddhist culture developed in Hanam, where the organization responsible for the administrative affairs of Gwangju-mok was located. Various relics related to Buddhism are spread across Geumamsan Mountain, Iseongsan Mountain, and Gaeksan Mountain, with Deokpungcheon at the center. Notable relics include the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Dongsa Temple Site (Treasure No. 12) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Dongsa Temple Site (Treasure No. 13), the Hasachang-dong Cheonwangsa Temple Site, the Iron Seated Sakyamuni Buddha from Hasachang-dong (Treasure No. 332), and the Rock-carved Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha in Gyosan-dong (Treasure No. 981). Additionally, the Beophwasa Temple Site and the Stupa of Namhansan Mountain (Cultural Properties Materials No. 86), Yakjeongsa Temple Site, and Jahwasa Temple Site provide further insights into the brilliant Buddhist culture of that era.