Waterworks Museum
수도박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries
The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | [March-October] Weekdays 10:00-20:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 · [November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Parking | Use nearby parking lot (Seoul Forest) |
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