[Seoul] Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)
💡 Overview
Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | (4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 03149) |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Website | www.kimchimuseum.com/en |
| Operating Hours | 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30) |
| Day Off | Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, Day of Christmas |
| Parking | Not available |
| Experience Age | Open to visitors ages 6 and over |
| Experience Guide | It’s kimchi, kimchi basic, kimchi master * Refer to the website for more details |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-2-2088-8531 |
📝 Additional Information
[Restrooms]
Available
[Admission Fees]
[Individual] Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers (ages 8-18) 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
[Group] Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers (ages 8-18) 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Free admission to children under the age of 3 and senior citizens
Reservation required 3 days in advance; refer to the website for more details
[Available Facilities]
Exhibition hall, cooking class, experience spaces
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
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