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Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty.

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Why go

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. 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. Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관) 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

  • 15th-century traditional Korean timber-frame architecture
  • Former residence of renowned scholar Shin Saimdang
  • Well-preserved Joseon-era domestic interiors and furnishings
  • Adjacent museum exhibits local history and cultural artifacts
  • Historic site showcasing traditional Korean scholarly life

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FAQ

Where is Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum located?

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

What are Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum's opening hours?

09:00-18:00 * Last ticketing: 1 hour before closing

Is there an admission fee?

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