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Introduction

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.
Telephone

🗺 Location

2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

🔎 Information

Inquiries
+82-2-730-1610
Closed
Mondays & Tuesdays
Admission / Participation Fees
Adults 10,000 won / Students 5,000 won
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (advance reservation required)

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