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[Seoul] Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

💡 Overview

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul’s public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 04770)
🌐 Website https://arisu.seoul.go.kr/arisumuseum/
Operating Hours [March-October] Weekdays 10:00-20:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 [November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00
Day Off Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking Use nearby parking lot (Seoul Forest)
Experience Age Open to visitors ages 7 and older
Experience Guide Experience programs, museum tour

* Reservation required for experience programs

Capacity 20-40 people per group session
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3146-5936

📝 Additional Information

[Admission Fees]
Free (advance reservation required for museum docent service)

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)


📍 Nearby Attractions

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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