Gahoe Museum
가회민화박물관
📍 52, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Introduction
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.
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🗺 Location
52, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
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
Stamping a traditional pattern
Stamping a wish charm
Drawing a card with dancheong (traditional Korean pattern on wooden buildings)
Ink rubbing
Folk painting on a coaster
Folk painting on a fan
Drawing characters
* Participation fee: 4,000 won~18,000 won
Reservations
Reservation in advance required for group visitors and hands-on programs
* Visit the website.
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
•For more Info +82-2-741-0466
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
•For more Info +82-2-741-0466
Parking Facility
Not available
Maximum Occupancy
20-25 people
Closed
Mondays
Admission / Participation Fees
5,000 won
Opening 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.
December-February 10:00-17:00
* Last admission is 40 minutes before closing.
* Last admission for hands-on program is 1 hour before closing.
