Looking for a place to spend with family on the weekend? Try Heyri Art Village from Paju, it’s one of the best destinations near Seoul.
Today is the start of the autumn foliage and everyone is heading to Nami Island. I’ve also planned to go there but we got another schedule. The multicultural center in our district organized a family picnic program and we decided to join. That was today and we went to Paju, a city in Gyeonggi province.
We left the house at 7:30 because the meeting time was 8:10 in the morning. After arriving at the meeting place, we signed a paper for attendance and got our tags. Took the tour bus and left at 8:30 a.m. We arrived in Paju before 10:00 a.m. and directly headed to our first activity.
Honestly, it was my first time to hear about this art village. So before heading to the said area, I did a quick research to get some ideas of what is this place about. This time I’m sharing with you the things that we’ve seen.
Heyri Art Village: Best One-Day Trip Near Seoul
Heyri Art Village is one of the best one-day trip destinations near Seoul. It’s actually an hour and a half drive by car if it’s not traffic. Anyway, this place actually features many things like art galleries, handmade crafts, museums, and cafes. Selected as one of the top 100 must-visit tourist spots in Korea which has many great photozones too.
At the main entrance, you will see the building where you can buy tickets to your preferred museum and activity. The said art village is home to many photographers and artists.
Must-See Spots Inside the Art Village
Museum of Modern History of Korea [한국근현대사박물관]
From the outside of the museum, you will literally see what’s inside. The museum features the past of Korea which has three floors. Each floor displays an entire village from different eras. Also, the Museum of Modern History of Korea was the first modern and contemporary history museum in Korea. Visiting the museum will make you feel like you went through a time machine and discovered the past of Korea.
Admission fee: Adults (19 years and older) KRW 7,000 / Children (36 months to high school students) KRW 5,000
Address: 59-85, Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed every Monday)
Hey Trick Art Museum [혜이리 트릭트아트 뮤지엄]
An art with a trick! Hey Trick Art features different paintings through trick art techniques and it will let you show off your acting skills with your family or friends. This was our first destination after we arrived at the village.
Admission fee: Adults KRW 8,000 / Children KRW 7,000
Address: 93-53 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: Closed every Monday | Tuesday to Friday: 11:30 am – 5:30 pm | Saturday to Sunday: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Paju Dinosaur Museum [파주공룡박물관]
If you kids love dinosaurs I think visiting the Paju Dinosaur Museum is the best. You can’t find many English details about this museum on the internet. A two-story museum that features experimental learning zones, VR experience halls, and photo zones on the first floor. The second floor has exhibition rooms like Earth Exploration Hall, Animatronics Dinosaur, Fossil Hall, Dinosaur Miniature Exhibition, and a 3D Dinosaur Hall.
Admission fee: Adults KRW 7,000 / Children KRW 6,000 | 24 months and below free
Address: 93-53 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: Closed every Monday & Tuesday | Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
World Mineral Museum [세계광물보석 박물관]
The World Mineral Museum specializes in the privately owned of the largest mineral types in Korea. This museum also features exhibitions, education, and career (consulting) counseling.
We weren’t able to see the whole museum but we did our 3rd activity here. We joined the bracelet-making experience for free since the tour was sponsored by the KT Foundation and the multicultural center. The bracelets are made from pure gems and you can pay 10,000 won if you want to make one.
Admission fee: Adults KRW 8,000 |
Address: 93-53 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: Closed every Monday | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Old Objects Museum [헤이리 옛날물건박물관]
The Old Object Museum offers a variety of experiences and food including a cafe, a fun Kim & Lee Experience museum, and an old-fashioned museum. This museum features old stuff that can make you feel a short trip from the past for 2,000 won. Aside from the old stuff that you can see, the museum has also many photo zones. Though the museum is not that big, it can give you satisfaction if you love vintage stuff.
This museum is not included in our activity so I hope we can make a visit again and I will not hesitate to see this museum.
Admission fee: 2,000 won
Address: 93-53 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Safari Experience Theme Park [사파리 체험 테마파크]
After visiting the Heyri Trick Art Museum we headed to this Safari Experience Theme Park. There are three activities and the first one was doing the alive reptile experience. Since I’m afraid of reptiles I just took a second look and went out. While waiting for the others, my son and I went to feed the hamsters. We also joined the other group and did the 4D rider. The last activity was watching a Magic Show.
Course A can be bought for 27,000 won but the price was discounted up to 14,000 won. There’s also course B consists of Magic Show and Bubble Play for 20,000 won and discounted to 14,000 won
Admission fee: Popular Course 27,000 won -> 14,000 won | Family Course 20,000 won -> 14,000 won | Course A + B 47,000 won -> 19,000
Address: 93-53 Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: Closed every Monday | Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Weekend 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
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How to get there?
Planning a day trip from Seoul to Heyri Art Village? The village is located in Paju, Gyeonggi-do, and getting there by public transportation from Seoul is simple and affordable.
🚆 Step 1: Take the Subway from Seoul
Start by taking the Seoul Subway Line 2 and get off at Hapjeong Station.
Use Exit 1 to reach the bus stops outside the station.
🚌 Step 2: Bus to Heyri Art Village
From Hapjeong Station, take Bus 2200 heading toward Paju.
Ride the bus until you reach the Heyri Art Village bus stop.
🚶 Step 3: Short Walk
From the bus stop, it’s only a 5-minute walk to enter Heyri Art Village.
⏱️ Total travel time: Approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic.
Alternative Route from Hongdae
You can also start from Hongik University Station, one of the most convenient areas in Seoul.
- Take the subway to Hongik University Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad, or Gyeongui–Jungang Line).
- Board Bus 2200 or Bus 200 toward Paju.
- Get off at Heyri Art Village and walk a few minutes to the entrance.
Travel Tips for Visiting Heyri Art Village
- Use Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions and bus schedules.
- Visit on a weekday for fewer crowds, or arrive early on weekends.
- This route is ideal for travelers looking for an easy one-day trip near Seoul.
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