INTERESTING MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN SOUTH KOREA!
If you’ve never been to South Korea before, you will just as surprised as we are when we stumbled upon some of these wackiest museums selection. We have to admit, some are pretty hilarious while others are just straight up strange. You might want to drop by the next time you plan your trip to Seoul!
Trick Eye Museum
Here’s a place for you to take funny and interesting pictures of you and the art! They’ll even teach you where to stand for you to get the best photo effect. It offers a variety of 2D and 3D art and sculptures for you to spend your entire day being a total tourist.
Address: Seoul, Mapo-gu, Hongik-ro 3-gil 20
Directions: Hongik University Station (Line 2)
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm (Last entry 8pm)
Admission Fee: 15,000 won
(They are also available in Busan and Jeju)
Toto’s Nostalgia Museum
Like vintage items? Here’s one for you. This museum showcases common items from the 1960s till 1970s in Korea.
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Address: Seoul, Jongno-gu Gwanhun-dong 169-2
Directions: Anguk Station (Line 3)
Admission Fee: 1,000 won
Operating Hours: 10am-8pm Weekdays – 10am-9pm Weekends
Toilet Park and Museum
So, we have a luxurious loo in a park donated by Sim Jaeduck’s wife after his passing. Why? Because this local politician improved the sewer systems in Korea and built a toilet shaped house to live in. Interesting right?
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Address: Gyeonggi-do, Suwon, Jangan-gu, Jangan-ro Imok-dong 186-3
Directions: From Seongkyunkwan University Station (Suwon Line 1), Take bus 5, 36, 63, 64, 65, 92, 98, 99, 310, 410-1, 990
Admission Fee: Free
Operating Hours: 10am-6pm
Sex Museum and Park
They call it the Love Land. A place with giant artistic statues and monuments of anything sexually related. Shy? Don’t be! Oh, by the way, you will have to be 18 and above to be allowed in.
Address: Jeju-do, Jeju-si, Yeon-dong 680-26
Admission Fee: 9,000 won
Operating Hours: 9am-12pm
Robo Life Museum
Futuristic much? Experience them here as they showcase the everyday futuristic convenience made possible by robots. Reservations need to be done in advance, you may call or book via online.
Address: Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang-si, Nam-gu Jigok-ro 39
Directions: Pohang Station take Bus number 300
Admission Fee: 3,000 won
Reservations contact: 054-279-0427
Kimchi Museum
Kimchi is an important part of Korean culture and here is the place where you get to discover it all. The history of Kimchi, the famous dishes, and etc.
Address: COEX Mall, Seoul
Directions: Samseong Station (Line 2)
Admission Fee: 3,000 won
Operating Hours: 10am-6pm
Rice Cake Museum
Another Korean delicacy that’s worth your time when visiting Seoul. Not only you get the chance to see how Rice Cakes are being traditionally made, but also you may even get the chance to take part in the cooking process.
Address: Seoul, Jongno-gu Waryong-dong 164-2
Directions: Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 3, Line 5), Exit 7
Admission Fee: 3,000 won
Operating Hours: 10am-5pm
(Content & photo source: Teachingtravel.com)
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