Bukchon Museum
북촌생활사박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries
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.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 90 Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | March-October 10:00-18:00November-February 11:00-17:00* Last admission 30 min before closing |
| Closed | Mondays, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Admission | 5,000 won |
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