The Hangwa Culture Museum is the first museum in Korea to have a theme centered on traditional Korean sweets. Its first floor exhibits the history of hangwa, tools used to make it, and the various types (Yakgwa, Yugwa, Yumilgwa, Jeongwa, Dasik, and Gangjeong), while the second floor offers seasonal hangwa, hangwa with tea, hangwa areas in Pocheon, information from hangwa experts, and tourism information on Pocheon. The education center runs colorful hands-on programs offering visitors an opportunity to make hangwa and also learn about traditional tea culture.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 11103 |
Homepage | hangaone.com |
Address | 26-9, Sanjeonghosu-ro 322beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
Usage Information
Capacity | 200 people |
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) •For more info +82-31-533-8121 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Parking Fee | Free |
Closed Days | Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
Usage Fee | Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,000 won / Children 800 won * Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger) enter free * Senior citizens (ages 65 & older) & people with disabilities eligible for 50% discount with ID * Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult |
Operating Hours | 10:00-17:00 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing |
Scale | Total area: 1,622.83 ㎡ |
Viewing Duration | Approx. 1 hour |
Detailed Description
Program Information | [Programs for groups] Traditional Korean confectionery making - Yugwa, Dasik [Programs for individual] Traditional Korean confectionery making - Hangwa, Dasik * Subject to change. |
Collections Status | Approx. 200 tools and materials for making hangwa |
Reservations | Reservations should be made for a group of 20 or more people at least 3 days before the visit (+82-31-533-8121) |