Waterworks Museum
수도박물관
📍 27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Introduction
The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.
Telephone
Homepage
🗺 Location
27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Admission Fees
Free (advance reservation required for museum docent service)
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3146-5936
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3146-5936
Parking Facility
Use nearby parking lot (Seoul Forest)
Maximum Occupancy
20-40 people per group session
Age Limit
Open to visitors ages 7 and older
Closed
Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Opening Hours
[March-October] Weekdays 10:00-20:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00
[November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00
[November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00
Experience Guide
Experience programs, museum tour
* Reservation required for experience programs
* Reservation required for experience programs
