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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Waterworks Museum

Waterworks Museum is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Waterworks Museum is a Korean public museum in Seoul dedicated to water-supply infrastructure history — Korean modern water supply began in the early 20th century with the Ttukdo Water Treatment Plant, which the museum preserves. The museum has historical exhibits on Korean modern water-supply development, preserved early water-treatment buildings, and educational programs. For travelers seriously interested in Korean modern infrastructure heritage, Waterworks Museum is one of the cleaner specialty single picks.

Quick highlights

  • Public museum on Korean water-supply history
  • Preserves early Ttukdo Water Treatment Plant
  • Korean modern infrastructure heritage
  • Educational programs
  • Specialty infrastructure-heritage pick

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FAQ

Where is Waterworks Museum located?

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

What are Waterworks Museum's opening hours?

Opening hours: [March-October] Weekdays 10:00-20:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 [November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00 Hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change by season or holiday — check the official channel before you visit.