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Damyang Bamboo Museum Visitor Guide — Crafts, History & Location
Explore Korea's rich bamboo craft heritage at the Damyang Bamboo Museum, home to 7,000 artifacts and hands-on workshops.
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.
Why Korea Bamboo Museum matters
For those eager to connect more deeply with the craft, the Korea Bamboo Museum offers hands-on workshops. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn traditional bamboo-crafting techniques directly from experienced instructors.
Bilingual interpretation is usually available, making the experience accessible to a wider range of visitors. Check the museum's schedule for availability and booking details.
The Korea Bamboo Museum is conveniently located in Damyang, making it an ideal pairing with a visit to the nearby Juknokwon Bamboo Garden. Many travelers opt to combine these two attractions for a comprehensive 'bamboo-themed' day trip.
This allows you to experience both the natural beauty of the bamboo forest and the cultural artistry preserved within the museum. Consider dedicating at least half a day to fully appreciate both sites.
Official visitor information
Official address: 35, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.
Official visiting hours: 09:00-18:00 · * Last admission is 30 minute before closing..
No fixed closure day is listed in the current official record.
Parking: Available.
Official information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 · (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) · • For more info: +82-61-380-2901~4.
Official admission information: Individuals: 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).
How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is Korea Bamboo Museum?
35, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
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