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Bukchon Heritage Studio 북촌민예관

  • +82-2-5448403
  • bukchonstudio.com
1, Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bukchon Heritage Studio is a hands-on culture space where visitors can experience traditional Korean cultural heritages. It is located in a large Korean-style house at the entrance of Bukchon Hanok Village.

The studio provides various things to see and enjoy in which the traditional and the new are harmoniously mixed. Exhibitions display artwork created by intangible cultural assets and great masters.  The exhibitions also present Korean traditions from ancient art to modern art and how the process has developed.  Also, chances to see the production process of Seoul’s traditional folk alcoholic beverage "samhaeju" and sample it are offered. Other hands-on programs include traditional food programs.

* First opened on April 5, 2013
* Founded by Cho Yongsik, Kim Yangsu, Kim Tonghwan
* Collection: statue of the Buddha from Goryeo Dynasty, metallic cultural assets such as a tower and incense burner, works of contemporary artists including Paik Nam-june, Seo Se-ok, Byun Chong-gon, and Choi Byung-hoon and modern and contemporary furniture designed by Ettore Sottsass, Michele de Lucchi, Gaetano Pesce, and George Nelson

Utilization information

・Maximum Occupancy : 50 people

・Age limit : [Samhaeju acitivity] Adults / [Other activities] visitors whose ages 8 years and more

・Information : [Samhaeju Academy]
Period: 7 weeks
Fares: 300,000 won per one person

[Manufacturing Samhaeju]
Hours: 2 hour
Fares: Additonal inquiry requied

[Sampling Samhaeju]
Samhae Makgeolli, Samhae Yakju, Samhae Soju Set 10,000 won

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-70-8834-8401

・Opening date : April 5, 2013

・Parking Facilities : Not available

・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

・Operating Hours : 09:00~18:00

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Not available

Korean Info. Service

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

Available in English, Chinese, Japanese

Reservation Info. for Natives

Phone reservation required

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Phone or e-mail reservation required

Access

1) Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Cross the road in front of Samcheong MG Community Credit Cooperatives - Gahoe Branch and walk toward Gahoe Gallery for 50m.
Take a left in front of the gallery and walk along Bukchon-ro 11-gil for 100m to find the venue on your right. (10-min walk from the station)

Or, take Village Bus 2 from Exit 2 and get off at Donmi Phamacy Bus Stop.
The venue is about 40m into in the alley where Donmi Pharmacy is located.

1, Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국)- 622.2m

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