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Korea Bamboo Museum

Korea Bamboo Museum

한국대나무박물관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries

The Korean Bamboo Museum is a comprehensive complex that preserves, exhibits, produces, and allows people to experience bamboo products. First opened in 1981 at Damju-ri, the museum was expanded and relocated to the current location in March 1998. Not only does the museum provide bamboo-related exhibitions, it also provides techniques on making bamboo products as well as holds the Bamboo Festival every May.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonnam
Address35, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours09:00-18:00 · * Last admission is 30 minute before closing.
AdmissionIndividuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won · Groups: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won · · * Group : 20 or more people. · * Free admission: Preschoolers (age 6 & younger), senior citizens (age 65 & older)
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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.

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