Korean Modern Literature Museum

A Modern Literature Journey with Your Child at the Korean Modern Literature Museum in Incheon

Place Overview

Located at 76 Sinpo-ro 15beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, the Korean Modern Literature Museum is a place where you can explore the history of Korean modern literature at a glance. It is a space showcasing a wide range of literary works, modern publications, and the lives and times of writers from the modern enlightenment period of the 1890s through the 1980s. As the only place in Korea that comprehensively covers modern literature, it offers a fresh and meaningful experience for both children and parents.

Key Features and Exhibitions

• An exhibition hall with a modern atmosphere, created by remodeling a warehouse building from the Japanese colonial period
• In the permanent exhibition hall, organized by era, you can see works, originals, and reproduced editions by famous modern writers such as Han Yong-un, Yi Sang, Kim Dong-in, and Choe Nam-seon
• Exhibits are designed to help visitors easily understand literary history and the social atmosphere of the time, from the literary enlightenment period to before the Korean War
• The special exhibition hall regularly hosts themed exhibitions with new topics each time, such as mystery novels and Korean detectives
• On the second floor of the main building, there is a reading space filled with natural sunlight

Benefits of Visiting with Your Child

• With a variety of audiovisual materials and hands-on exhibits, your kids can experience the modern literature they may have encountered in school textbooks
• There is also a small activity where children can write postcards
• The quiet and pleasant indoor facility makes it comfortable to visit even during hot summer days or rainy weather
• In the separate reading space, you can read books or relax and enjoy a calm moment with your child
• Rest areas are well placed throughout the museum, so even young children are less likely to get tired

Facilities and Visitor Information

• First floor: information desk, permanent exhibition hall, Literature Lounge and Book Cafe, rest area
• Second floor: additional exhibition space and reading area
• Annex: special exhibition hall with seasonal and themed exhibitions
• There are songs, videos, and photo zone experience areas, making it fun to visit with your child, and it is recommended for elementary school age children and older
• Free admission, with free activity sheets always available, including literary history quizzes, stamps, and letter-writing activities

Convenience and Access Information

• Get off at Incheon Station on Incheon Line 1, then walk within 10 minutes
• As there is not enough parking space nearby, it is recommended to use the Chinatown Public Parking Lot or the Incheon Jung-gu Office Public Parking Lot
• Nearby attractions include Incheon Art Platform and Sinpo Market, which are also great to explore together

Visit Tips

1. Children in upper elementary grades and older will be able to understand the deeper exhibition content more easily.
2. After viewing the exhibits with your child, take a break and read together at the Literature Lounge.
3. Special exhibitions change often, so checking exhibition information on the website before your visit can make your experience even richer.

A Word from MomMom

"The Korean Modern Literature Museum is a place where you and your child can directly experience the world of modern literature, which can otherwise be hard to encounter in everyday life. Through literary works from different eras and the stories of writers, you can feel the roots of Korean culture and start new conversations with your child."