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Forest Museum

Forest Museum

숲박물관 · Gangwon · Museums & galleries

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionGangwon
Address3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Hours09:00-17:00
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)
right next door

Sokcho Museum

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)
1.3 km away

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia

Seoraksan Botanical Garden (설악산 자생식물원)
1.5 km away

Seoraksan Botanical Garden

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)
1.8 km away

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone

Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)
2.5 km away

Hansongjeong Garden

Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock (범바위)
3.8 km away

Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock

Del Pino Ocean Play (델피노 오션플레이)
4.1 km away

Del Pino Ocean Play

Cheongchoho Lake (청초호)
4.3 km away

Cheongchoho Lake