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Museum Kimchikan

Museum Kimchikan

뮤지엄 김치간 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
ClosedMondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, Day of Christmas
ParkingNot available

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