Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

Introduction

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was rebuilt in 1610 and became a legislated private institute in 1611.

The academy consists of an educational area and a shrine. Mortuary tablets of five Confucian scholars including Lee Jong-hak, Lee Ja, Lee Gae as well as Lee Gok and Lee Saek were enshrined at the school.

Basic Information

Address 66 Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Gisan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (33626)

Phone +82-41-953-5895

Website munheon.org (Korean only)

Last Updated 2025/09/10

Hours March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Closed Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Information +82-41-953-5895

Parking Available

Additional Information

Restrooms Available

Admission Fees Free

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

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