Seongho Museum성호박물관

About

Seongho Museum was built by Ansan City to honor the life of Seongho Yi Ik, the great Silhak (Practical Learning) scholar from Ansan, and to carry on and develop his scholarly legacy. It consists of a permanent exhibition hall displaying artifacts related to his learning and thought, including handwritten works and books he left behind; a special exhibition hall; a video hall screening a film about his life; and a Silhak information room offering key information about the Practical Learning school. Highlights include Yi Ik's handwritten poetry drafts and letters, books such as the Collected Works of Seongho, and writings by Toegye Yi Hwang, Misu Heo Mok, Bangye Yu Hyeong-won, and Dasan Jeong Yak-yong. The collection centers on genuine artifacts rather than replicas, and notably includes many previously unseen items that had been held by individuals and family clans. The museum's back gate leads to Seongho Park, and nearby spots worth visiting include Yi Ik's tomb, Ansan Botanical Garden, Danwon Sculpture Park, and Nojeokbong Falls.