Museum
National Museum of World Writing Systems
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The National Museum of World Writing Systems in Incheon explores the evolution of writing across cultures and millennia. Through interactive exhibits and artifacts, visitors can trace the development of scripts from cuneiform and hieroglyphs to Hangul and digital fonts. The museum highlights how writing has shaped human communication and civilization. Highlights include a gallery on the invention of Hangul, Korea's unique alphabet, and hands-on activities like trying calligraphy. The architecture itself is modern and symbolic, with spaces designed to reflect the flow of written language.
Don't miss
- Explore the gallery on the creation of Hangul, Korea's alphabet
- Try your hand at ancient calligraphy in interactive zones
- See rare manuscripts and artifacts from around the world
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of World Writing Systems
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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