Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum
서울약령시 한의약박물관
📍 26, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Introduction
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.
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🗺 Location
26, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
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)
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info:+82-2-969-9241
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info:+82-2-969-9241
Parking Facility
Available (B1-B3)
Maximum Occupancy
200 people
Parking Fee
500 won every 10 min
Closed
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)
Admission / Participation Fees
Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 700 won / Children 300 won
* Groups: 20 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
Groups - Adults 700 won / Children 300 won
* Groups: 20 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
Opening Hours
(March-October 10:00-18:00
November-February 10:00-17:00
* Last admission 1 hour before closing
November-February 10:00-17:00
* Last admission 1 hour before closing
Scale
Total Area: 2,335㎡
Exhibition area: 621㎡
Exhibition area: 621㎡
Touring Time
Approx. 30~60 min
