📜 Museum showcasing the 1,500-year history of kimchi.
🔍 Learn about kimchi varieties, production, and cultural significance.

Why Go

🌶️ Explore kimchi's rich history and global journey🔬 View production techniques with lactobacillus bacteria🍽️ Sample different varieties of kimchi and take kimchi home👨‍🍳 Participate in kimchi-making demonstrations and classes🇰🇷 Discover a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage🏆 Recognized as a top food museum by CNN

Why Avoid

👥 Solo visits may be restricted due to group bookings/group tours📏 Relatively small museum

Tips

🗓️ Book demonstrations and cooking classes at least four days in advance🎧 Free audio guide available in English, Chinese, or Japanese🥗 Request alternative ingredients for food allergies or dietary needs📍 Located on 4th-6th floors of Insa-dong Maru building

Cost

💰 Adults 5,000 KRW, adolescents (8-18) 3,000 KRW, children (3-7) 2,000 KRW.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, last admission 17:30.🗓️ Closed Mondays, January 1st, Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and Christmas.