Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 03075 |
Homepage | www.jipul.com |
Address | 45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-743-8787 |
Closed Days | Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
Usage Fee | Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers free Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won * Children (ages 6-19) / Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger) * Groups: 20 or more people |
Operating Hours | 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00) |
Scale | Exhibition hall - 429 ㎡ |
Viewing Duration | Approx. 1 hr |
Detailed Description
Industry Information | Permanent and special exhibitions, educational programs, research and media |
Program Information | Straw activities |
Collections Status | 8,000 straw products & related items |