Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관) - Culture - Korea travel and tourism information

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

Explanation

The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.

Inquiry

+82-2-736-3957

Homepage

cafe.daum.net/namu3579

Information Use

Capacities : 30-40 per session

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-2-736-3957

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

Charges : 3,000 won

Hours : March-October 10:00-18:00
November-February 11:00-18:00
* Last admission 30 min before closing

Scale : Total area 274.4 ㎡ / Structure area 141.9 ㎡/ Exhibition area 116.4 ㎡

Touring Time : Appox. 30-60 min

More information

Industry Information
Exhibition, hands-on experience, souvenir shop

Collections Status
Approx. 3,000 household articles

Reservations
Reservation should be made for groups of more than 5 people at least 1 week in advance.
Inquiries: +82-2-736-3957

Location

90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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