[Seoul] Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum (서울약령시 한의약박물관)
💡 Overview
Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum opened in September 2006 on the grounds of Bojewon, a medical institution for the poor that was in operation during the Joseon dynasty. The museum was established with the goal of preserving and developing Korea’s herb medicine culture. In October 2017, the museum moved to the second floor of the Seoul K-Medi Center. The center provides both information and hands-on programs.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 26, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 02570) |
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| 🌐 Website | museum.ddm.go.kr (Korean only) kmedi.ddm.go.kr (Korean only) |
| Operating Hours | (March-October 10:00-18:00 November-February 10:00-17:00 * Last admission 1 hour before closing |
| Day Off | Mondays (the following business day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day), & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | Individuals – Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won Groups – Adults 700 won / Children 300 won * Groups: 20 people or more |
| Parking | Available (B1-B3) |
| Parking Fee | 500 won every 10 min |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 30~60 min |
| Scale | Total Area: 2,335㎡ Exhibition area: 621㎡ |
| Capacity | 200 people |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info:+82-2-969-9241 |
📝 Additional Information
[Collections Status]
426 Relics and ancient books related to historic herbal medicine
[General Overview]
Multi-purpose auditorium (please contact the museum for resevervations)
[Foreign Language Intepretation Services]
Leaflets available (English, Japanese, Chinese)
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

📍 Nearby Attractions
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Seoul K-Medi Center (서울한방진흥센터) 🔗Distance: 8m | 26 Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
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Korea University Anam Hospital (고려대학교 안암병원) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 73 Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization