[Seoul] Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)’.
💡 Overview
Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum exhibits folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea, including old paintings depicting people’s lifestyle in the past and religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of humans or goblins. Visitors will also find folding screens and religious objects used in the past that show skills and knowledge of Korean ancestors.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 52 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 03056) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-741-0466 |
| 🌐 Website | http://www.gahoemuseum.org/ |
| Operating Hours | March-November 10:00-18:00 December-February 10:00-17:00 * Last admission is 40 minutes before closing. * Last admission for hands-on program is 1 hour before closing. |
| Day Off | Mondays |
| Usage Fee | 5,000 won |
| Parking | Not available |
| Capacity | 20-25 people |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-2-741-0466 |
📝 Additional Information
[Collections Status]
The museum houses over 2,000 relics consisting of 700 folk paintings, 800 amulets, 150 classical books, 100 paintings of shamanism and other 150 miscellaneous traditional materials.
[Program Information]
Making a traditional fan
* Participation fee: 12,000 won~15,000 won
[Reservations]
Reservation in advance required for group visitors and hands-on programs
* Visit the website.
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
📍 Nearby Attractions
Naksan Park (낙산공원) 🔗Distance: 1.9km | 41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)Distance: 356m | 35-4 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)Distance: 1.3km | B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
GRANDHAND. Gahoe (그랑핸드 가회점)Distance: 279m | 61 Bukchon-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)Distance: 1.3km | 17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)Distance: 1.9km | 73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실) 🔗Distance: 1.3km | 393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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