Kimchi Field Museum

Local name김치박물관
LocationSeoul, South Korea

Museum Kimchikan, formerly Kimchi Museum, is a museum dedicated to kimchi; one of the staples of Korean cuisine. Exhibits focus on the food's history, its many historical and regional varieties, and its importance to Korean culture and cuisine. The museum collects data and statistics on kimchi and regularly offers activities for visitors, such as demonstrations of the kimchi-making process, kimchi tastings, and cooking classes. The Kimchi Field Museum was Korea's first food museum. In 2015, it was selected by CNN as one of the world's best food museums.

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Opening hours

Tue - Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Closed on New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year’s Holidays, Chuseok (three-day holiday in September or October), Christmas Day.

There is also a variety of experience programs which need to be reserved in advance. Please, refer to the official website for detailed information.

Admission

Adults: KRW 5,000
Youth (8-18): KRW 3,000
Children (7 and younger): KRW 2,000

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_Kimchikan

Official website http://www.kimchimuseum.co.kr/

Email museum@pulmuone.com

Phone +82 2 6002 6456

Address 35-4, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Coordinates 37°30'38.844" N 127°3'35.446" E

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