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Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Seoul
Korean Museum of Straw and Life
Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea.
Why go
Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle. Official location: 45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00). Closure information: Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays. Admission information: Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers free Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won * Children (ages 6-19) / Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger) * Groups: 20 or more people. Information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-743-8787. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.
Quick highlights
- Traditional straw and fiber crafts from rural Korean history
- Handwoven household items and agricultural tools on display
- Exhibits on straw-thatching techniques for traditional Korean homes
- Demonstrations of resource reuse in pre-modern Korean communities
- Educational displays of natural material preservation methods
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FAQ
Where is Korean Museum of Straw and Life located?
45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
What are Korean Museum of Straw and Life's opening hours?
10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00)
Is there an admission fee?
Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers free Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won * Children (ages 6-19) / Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger) * Groups: 20 or more people











