Park Dujin Literary Museum

A special place to experience poetry and nature with your kids, Bak Dujin Literature Museum

Located at 198-11 Namsadang-ro, Bogae-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Bak Dujin Literature Museum is a place where you can easily and enjoyably explore the life and literature of Bak Dujin, a representative poet from Anseong who lived from 1916 to 1998.

Features of Bak Dujin Literature Museum

• Opened on November 16, 2018
• Located inside Anseong Machum Land, a beautiful civic park
• A modern building with 3 floors including the rooftop, covering 999.45 square meters
• Exhibits around 2,000 valuable items donated by the poet's family

Guide by floor

1st floor

• Book cafe: A space where you can freely read about 1,500 to 2,000 books and poetry collections. You can relax and read with your kids while naturally encouraging their interest and curiosity in literature.
• Storage room: A space for preserving materials related to Bak Dujin, with limited general access.

2nd floor

• Permanent exhibition hall: You can directly see and feel Bak Dujin's poetry and daily life. Various materials such as poetry collections, handwritten manuscripts, photographs, personal belongings, paintings, and calligraphy are displayed, allowing you to experience the poet's artistic world up close.
• Special exhibition hall: Special exhibitions on Bak Dujin or various literary themes are held regularly.
• Lounge area: Equipped with humanities books, making it a nice place for the whole family to rest and read.
• Multipurpose room: Various hands-on events such as educational programs and video screenings take place here.

3rd floor

• Observatory: You can take in Anseong Machum Land and the natural scenery of Anseong at a glance. It is a great place to experience the nature the poet sang about and share the feeling of the seasons with your kids.

Programs and experiences

• Various hands-on activities are available, including children's literature classes and youth education programs, and some require advance reservation.
• Seasonal cultural events are held, such as the Bak Dujin Literature Festival and special lectures by invited writers.
• A variety of programs themed around poetry and nature take place throughout the museum.

Visitor information and amenities

• Admission and parking: free
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00, with final entry at 17:00
• Closed: Every Monday, January 1, Lunar New Year, and Chuseok day. If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day.
• Parking: The on-site parking lot is small, and when it is full you can use the Anseong Machum Land parking lot.
• Notes: Outside food is restricted, pets are not allowed except guide dogs, the entire facility is non-smoking, and commercial photography is prohibited.

Nearby places to enjoy together

• Since the museum is located inside Anseong Machum Land, it is great to visit together with a variety of experience facilities such as outdoor parks, an astronomy science museum, a craft culture center, and a four-season sledding hill.

Highlights to enjoy with your kids

1. At the book cafe filled with poetry collections, you can read with your kids and fully enjoy the fun of literature.
2. The observatory and nearby outdoor parks let you directly experience the nature and seasons the poet focused on, so you can enjoy poetry and nature together.
3. With exhibition spaces and hands-on events designed at a child's eye level, literature feels approachable rather than difficult.

"Bak Dujin Literature Museum is a special place where literary sensitivity, love for nature, and warm family communication all come together. If you want to spend meaningful time with your kids, this is a place well worth visiting."