Salt Gallery (소금박물관) - Culture - Korea travel and tourism information

Explanation

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Inquiry

+82-61-275-7541

Homepage

www.saltmuseum.org
(Korean only)

Information Use

Capacities : [Experience] 60-100 people per time

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-275-0829

Parking facilities : Available (2 slots for Large-sized car / 15 slots for Small, Middle-sized car

Parking Fees : Free

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Charges : Adults (ages 20-64) 2,000 won / Children (ages 8-19) 1,000 won
Seniors (ages 65 or more), People with Disabilities, Children (ages 7 or younger): Free
※ Proof of identification required

Touring Time : Approx. 30 minutes

More information

Program Information
[Salt Farming Experience]
- Taepyeong Salt Farm
- Program: Learn about sun-dried salt, on-site salt making experience, learn about the importance of natural environment and food
- Make a reservation online at least three days in advanced
- Open to visitors of all ages
- Operating period: Mid March to Mid-October
- Fare: Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18) 9,000 won
Children (ages 4-6)/ Seniors (ages 65 or more) / People with disabilities: 8,000 won (proof required)
※ Free ticket for Sun-dried salt ice cream or Hamcho tea offered

Collections Status
More than 50 pieces

Reservation for Foreigners
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829

Info. Services for Koreans
11:00 / 15:00

General Overview
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829

Reservations
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829