Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area. Official location: 24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. Visiting hours: 09:00-18:00 * Last ticketing: 1 hour before closing. Closure information: N/A (Open all year round). Parking: Available. Admission information: Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 500 won * Groups - 30 or more people * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older) * 50% discount on the last Wednesday of the month. Information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-640-3301.