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Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

About This Place

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.
Address
121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours
※ The museum is currently closed for renovation. Tuesday–Friday 10:00–19:00 Saturdays 10:00–18:00
Closed Days
Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
Parking Information
Available
Inquiry Center
+82-2-745-0181
Experience Guide
Guided tours in English - 14:00, 16:00 * Advance reservation required
Admission Fees
20,000 won * Discount rate available for students
Interpretation Services Offered
Available
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