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Danjong History Hall

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Danjong Biography Exhibit (1 st Floor) : At the Danjong Biography Exhibit, the life of Danjong is recreated through models starting from the birth of Danjong, to when he was exiled from his uncle at Yeongwol where he met his death, and until his legacy was restored.

Culture Art Hall (B1) : Records on tablets about the Sayukshin and Saengyukshin as well as Chosun processions are displayed at the Culture Arts Hall. In addition, there is a reenactment of the exile of Danjong, the royal room of Queen Jeongsun and royal Chosun clothing in the Danjong relics hall.

- Danjong Biography Exhibit (1 st Floor) : There is a rest area in the center of the 1 st floor and are subdivided into the Dangun era, demise of Danjong and the restoration of Danjong.
- Through this section, visitors can get in-depth knowledge of Danjong's life from being the crown prince to becoming restored as Emperor as well as learn about Danjong Wangneung, Danjonje and folk religions.
- Danjong Era : Danjong's installation as the crowned prince and his rise to king to his abdication of his throne are displayed in books such as the Goryeosa, Sejong Sillok, Goryeosa Jeolyo, Gomunjinbo, and Chunchujwajeon.
- Demise of Danjong : Danjong's exile to Cheongnyongpo and Gwanpoogheon are displayed in books such as the collections of Master Mae Juk-heon, Eogye Ilgo, Yegidaemuneondok, and from records of Master Dangye.
- Restoration of Danjong : Danjong's demise to a commoner and the blessings of Neungho to Jangneung are displayed through novels, records, texts and maps on Yeongwol.

Culture Art Hall (B1) : The lower level exhibit room contains materials on Danjong, Sayukshin, Saengyukshin and Danjong's wife, Queen Jeongsun. In addition, visitors can also get a close look at the royal clothing and punishment tools of the Chosun Dynasty.

- Sayukshin, Saengyukshin / Punishment tools of Chosun: Descriptions on the Sayukshin and Saengyukshin as well as their tablets and books are on display here. In addition, explanations about punishment during the Chosun Dynasty and the punishment tools are also on display.
- Chosun Royal Clothing Room: Various clothes such as Gonnyongpo, weonsam, weonbok, jobok and clothes worn by the king, queen, prince, princess and lieges are on display for visitors.
- Danjong Biography Video Room : The life of Danjong - from his birth to his tragid end - is played in a 10 minute video for viewers to reflect upon the life of Danjong.