Korean Museum of Straw and Life (μ§νμνμ¬λ°λ¬Όκ΄)
About
Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle.
Location
45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (03075)
Operating Hours
10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00)
Rest Days
Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Admission
Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers free Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won * Children (ages 6-19) / Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger) * Groups: 20 or more people
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-2-743-8787
Website
www.jipul.comScale
Exhibition hall - 429 γ‘
Time Required
Approx. 1 hr
Industry Information
Permanent and special exhibitions, educational programs, research and media
Program Information
Straw activities
Collections Status
8,000 straw products & related items