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Introduction

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

🗺 Location

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

✏ Details

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

[Individual] Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers (ages 8-18) 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
[Group] Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers (ages 8-18) 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Free admission to children under the age of 3 and senior citizens
Reservation required 3 days in advance; refer to the website for more details

Available Facilities

Exhibition hall, cooking class, experience spaces

Interpretation Services Offered

Audio guide rentals available (English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Rental fee 1,000 won

🔎 Information

Inquiries
+82-2-2088-8531
Parking Facility
Not available
Age Limit
Open to visitors ages 6 and over
Closed
Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, Day of Christmas
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
Experience Guide
It's kimchi, kimchi basic, kimchi master
* Refer to the website for more details