Museum Kimchikan, Seoul

Name: Museum Kimchikan
Address: Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2 6002 6456

#236 among attractions in Seoul

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Museum Kimchikan, formerly Kimchi Museum, is a museum dedicated to kimchi; one of the staples of Korean cuisine. Exhibits focus on the food's history, its many historical and regional varieties, and its importance to Korean culture and cuisine. The museum collects data and statistics on kimchi and regularly offers activities for visitors, such as demonstrations of the kimchi-making process, kimchi tastings, and cooking classes. The Kimchi Field Museum was Korea's first food museum. In 2015, it was selected by CNN as one of the world's best food museums. ()

Local name: 뮤지엄 김치간 Coordinates: 37°30'45"N, 127°3'32"E

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강남구 (삼성1동)Seoul South Korea

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+82 2 6002 6456

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Museum Kimchikan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bongeunsa Temple, Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Starfield COEX Mall, COEX Aquarium.

~1140 ftNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Seoul
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~650 ftSE
Huge underground mall with an aquarium
Starfield COEX Mall, Seoul
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~260 ftN
Penguins, marine mammals and Korean fish
COEX Aquarium, Seoul
2 min walk • Submerged in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the COEX Aquarium presents a mesmerizing aquatic tapestry that beckons visitors from around the globe. This underwater haven, nestled within the bustling COEX Mall, is more than just a zoo for marine life; it's an immersive...
0.6 miSW
Tomb, Park, Historical place
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0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Posco Art Museum, Seoul
13 min walk • The Posco Art Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
~900 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Samseong-dong, Seoul
5 min walk • Samseong-Dong is an affluent neighborhood or ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The area has a large concentration of upscale shopping malls, popular restaurants and hotels such as the Ramada Seoul Hotel and the Hyatt Park Hotel.
1 miN
Bridge
Cheongdam Bridge, Seoul
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~340 ftNE
Playground
ASEM Tower, Seoul
2 min walk • ASEM Tower is an office building located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam district, Seoul. It was constructed for the 3rd Asia–Europe Meeting in 2000.
1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Cheongdam-dong, Seoul
27 min walk • Cheongdam-dong is a ward of Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea. The area is best known in South Korea as an affluent neighborhood populated by a disproportionately high number of high-income individuals and for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country.
0.9 miE
Park
Asia Park, Seoul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Kimchikan?

Nearby attractions include COEX Aquarium, Seoul (2 min walk), ASEM Tower, Seoul (2 min walk), Samseong-dong, Seoul (5 min walk), Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul (6 min walk).

How to get to Museum Kimchikan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Kimchikan:

Bus

봉은사.코엑스북문 • Lines: 342 (3 min walk)
Trade Center • Lines: 342 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bongeunsa • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)
Samseong • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)