Camp Greaves Promotional Pavilion 'The Greaves' Opens Within the Civilian Control Line

An exhibition promoting Camp Greaves—a historic cultural space and the only former U.S. military base within the Civilian Control Line to have been returned—is now open for visitors to experience and explore the site's past.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government and Gyeonggi Tourism Organization officially opened “The Greaves” on August 1. The new promotional exhibition hall was created by remodeling a warehouse within the former base to promote Camp Greaves, which has been repurposed as a unique tourist destination.

Designed with the concept of a 1950s American movie theater, the exhibition hall breaks away from the traditional display of artifacts. Instead, it immerses visitors in a storytelling narrative structured in three cinematic acts—Opening, Highlight, and Ending—allowing them to feel as though they are stepping into a classic film.

The “Opening” section serves as an introduction to the entire exhibition. Recreating the entrance of a 1950s American theater, it features era-specific elements such as a ticket booth and concession stand, offering visitors a retro atmosphere before they proceed to the main exhibition area.

Camp Greaves Quanset Hut Exterior View

After passing through blackout curtains, visitors embark on a full-fledged historical journey. The “Highlight” area—the centerpiece of the hall—features a visually compelling design modeled on a film strip, where photographs capturing the daily lives and traces of U.S. soldiers formerly stationed here are displayed in frames reminiscent of film reels. Notably, visitors can watch a video projected inside actual theater seats, bringing to life the history and faded legacy of the units stationed at Camp Greaves as if watching a classic movie.

The “Ending” area, which concludes the journey, is an interactive, audience-participation space. Designed to mimic an authentic theater, this section offers a unique photo zone where visitors can take commemorative photos and enjoy the lingering atmosphere of the exhibition—as though they have become the protagonists of their own film.

Kim Young-ok, head of the DMZ Policy Division at Gyeonggi Province, stated, “This exhibition space fuses the unique historical background of Camp Greaves with the cultural charm of a movie theater. We expect that it will become a new landmark offering both an educational experience on history and the delight of a retro aesthetic for visitors to the DMZ.”

Meanwhile, Camp Greaves is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed every Monday and on national holidays.

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