Hanji House
한지가헌 · Seoul · Neighbourhoods & streets
Hanji House was founded to pass on the cultural heritage of hanji , traditional Korean paper, as well as to promote its excellence and uses in everyday life. The center is operated by Korea Craft & Design Foundation, and offers a variety of programs that consist of exhibitions, hands-on activities, classes, and marketing hanji products. On the first floor is Hanji Showroom, where various exhibitions take place to showcase hanji of the past and the present. The basement floor comprises Hanji Open Archive, Hanji Print Studio, and Hanji Workroom, where most of the hands-on activities and classes are held. Hanji House also offers a docent program for exploring the whole area. ·
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 31-9 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | 10:00-19:00 · * Last Wednesdays of the month: 10:00-21:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), & public holidays (except Sundays) |
| Admission | Free, except for Hanji Print Studio (5,000 won) · * Hanji Print Studio and Hanji Workroom are operated by reservation only; on-site participation is accepted only if there is a vacancy upon inquiry |
| Parking | Not available |
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