Figure Museum W





Address


3, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul




Closed


Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day before and the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

* Will remain open in the case of a national holiday falling on a Monday.



Introduction 


Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si, the Figurine Museum W is a new concept museum that combines figurines, toys, and a theme park all in one. The museum showcases unique figurines for all types of visitors, including children, youth, and adults in order to help visitors enjoy and experience a fresh culture and discover a tasteful hobby. Its aim is to establish a cultural tourism landmark for locals and visitors.


Comprised of six themes, the exhibition hall includes a site for entertainment, a grand hall with a coffee shop, a "mania shop" available for shopping for figurines, and other facilities that allow visitors to experience various displays and activities.



Structure Size 


Gross area: 851.62㎡



Maximum Occupancy 


200 people



Industry Information 


Museum/Education/Museum Shop (Gift Shop)/Cafe



Industry Information 


Permanent exhibitions/Gallery

Hall 1: Super Hero

Hall 2: Ani Hero

Hall 3: My Toy


Special exhibition/display


Convenient facilities

Toy N Joy Experience Center (B2F) 

W Cafe (1F) 

W Shop (2F)




Industry Information 



Exhibition Hall Information 

[3F – Permanent Exhibition Hall 1: Super Hero Zone]

The hall presents various heroes from the classic heroes of ancient times to the modern hero today. Visitors can view the flow of time of heroes as time progresses, knowing each hero’s ability and features. 


[4F – Permanent Exhibition Hall 2: Anti-Hero Zone]

The hall offers elaborate figurines that appeared in animation and TV shows, such as Astro Boy, Gundam, Motorhead from FSS (The Five Star Stories), along with explanations. Of particular popularity is a superalloy-based figurine. 


[5F – Planned Exhibition Hall]

This is a themed exhibit introducing exclusive figurines selected through various planned exhibits and events.



Restrooms 


Available.



Admission / Participation Fees 


Adults (ages 20 and up) 15,000 won / Teens (ages 14-19) 13,500 won / Children 12,000 won


* Free Admission: Infants age 3 and under.

* Admission includes all the exhibition halls and experience hall.

* Conditions may change depending on the circumstance, please check the details from the website before visiting.





Discount Information 


- 30% discount for groups of 15 people or more

- 30% discount for people with disabilities 

- 10% discount with online reservation

- Free admission for babies (ages 36 months or under) 



Pets 


Not permitted



Credit Cards Accepted 


Accepted



Parking Facilities 


Parking is limited so recommend taking public transportation



Info. Services for Koreans 


Permanent service

* Culture Day (last Wednesday of every month): Docent available 



Homepage 


www.figuremuseumw.co.kr

(Korean only)



Directions 


[Subway]

Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Seoul Subway Bundang Line), Exit 4.

Walk about 90 meters straight out of the exit, then turn left at the side road. Figure Museum W is the first building on the left.


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