[Seoul] Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)’.
💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 03052) |
|---|---|
| 📞 Phone | +82-2-736-3957 |
| 🌐 Website | cafe.daum.net/namu3579 |
| Operating Hours | March-October 10:00-18:00 November-February 11:00-18:00 * Last admission 30 min before closing |
| Day Off | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Usage Fee | 3,000 won |
| Tour Duration | Appox. 30-60 min |
| Scale | Total area 274.4 ㎡ / Structure area 141.9 ㎡/ Exhibition area 116.4 ㎡ |
| Capacity | 30-40 per session |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info +82-2-736-3957 |
📝 Additional 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
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
📍 Nearby Attractions
Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)Distance: 406m | 35-4 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)Distance: 1.5km | B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
GRANDHAND. Gahoe (그랑핸드 가회점)Distance: 118m | 61 Bukchon-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)Distance: 1.5km | 17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장) 🔗Distance: 794m | Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
HIDE AND SEEK – Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Daeo Bookstore (대오서점) 🔗Distance: 1.3km | 55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Toin (토인)Distance: 1.1km | 48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
![[Gyeonggi-do] Yeoju Godalsa Temple Site (여주 고달사지)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775306102_260-768x511.jpg)
![[Gyeonggi-do] Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775302610_672.jpg)
![[Daejeon] Daejeon Modern History Exhibition Hall (대전근현대사전시관(옛 충남도청사 본관))](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775045643_648-768x511.jpg)