Nestled in the vibrant streets of Insadong, discover Kimchikan, a stylish space dedicated to all things 'Kimchi,' Korea's soul food loved worldwide. It's CNN-selected Top 11 food museums.

Kimchi and Beyond:
A Space Where Aesthetics Meet

This isn't just a place to introduce kimchi as a side dish. It's an artistic museum where you can experience the 'Kimjang culture'—the wisdom and science of fermentation passed down through generations of Koreans, and the aesthetics of sharing—with all five senses. As you walk along the history of kimchi unfolded in a neat and modern interior, you'll deeply encounter the warm emotions of Korea hidden in the red seasoning. Start the most delicious cultural journey in Insadong, where tradition and modernity coexist.

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A World-Renowned Food Museum Recognized by CNN

Museum Kimchikan is a mecca of food culture that is attracting worldwide attention. It systematically and sophisticatedly unravels the fascinating story of how kimchi has changed from the Joseon Dynasty to the present day, and why it was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.


Tasting Room and Visual Experience to Awaken Your Senses

Stop looking at exhibitions only with your eyes! Taste carefully made kimchi directly in the 'Tasting Room' and check the mystery of fermentation with your sense of taste. You can vividly experience the excellence of kimchi with all five senses, including digital visual materials containing scientific principles and the sound of actual kimchi ripening.


Capture Memorable Photos with Hanbok Experience

Wear an elegant Hanbok in the free Hanbok experience zone in the museum and take special photos. Every corner of the exhibition becomes a sensational photo zone, making it an unforgettable record of your trip to Korea, especially with foreign friends.

Here's how to enjoy Museum Kimchikan even smarter.


Smart Multilingual Guide

It provides audio guides in English, Chinese, and Japanese, and smart docent service through the 'Q.Pick' app. It is the best choice for entertaining foreign guests or visiting with friends because you can accurately receive the philosophical message hidden behind kimchi without language barriers.


Digital Kimjang Experience

An interactive exhibition is prepared where you can make kimchi through a large touch screen without touching actual ingredients. It is a fun game for children and a special time for adults to easily understand the Kimjang process.


Center of Insadong Route

Located near Anguk Station and Insadong Main Street, it is a good place to visit before or after visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Take your time exploring the true 'taste' of Korea in the heart of Insadong, full of traditional teahouses and galleries.

'Kimchi is more than just food to Koreans; it is a medium of 'connection.' Museum Kimchikan is the place that shows the process of connection most beautifully. Feel the flavor of Korean culture, which deepens as much as the fermentation time. By the end of the tour, a piece of kimchi on your dinner table tonight will look different than before.'

• Please use it at the reserved time on the day of the experience.
• This ticket is valid for the specified date and time.
• We will send you an e-ticket via email within 24 hours after confirming your reservation.
• Please present your voucher at the on-site ticket office on the day of use and exchange it for a physical ticket.
• It can be used on the day specified within 90 days of purchase.

Address :
Museum Kimchikan, Insa-dong, Seoul
4~6th floor, Main Building, 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Operating Hours : 
Tuesday ~ Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Last admission: 5:00 PM
Closed: Every Monday / January 1st / Lunar New Year holidays / Thanksgiving holidays / Christmas

Contact :
Travolution Customer Center: +82) 02-6264-1115

• This ticket is not available for Korean nationals. (Product for foreigners only)
• The organizer is not responsible for accidents caused by participants failing to comply with the instructions and precautions of the staff.
• The facility is not responsible for injuries caused by intentional or careless acts of users, so please be careful when using the facility.
• Exhibition explanations (docents) can be freely listened to in Korean and English through the 'Q-Picker' app.
• It can only be used within the validity period (90 days after purchase), so please check the schedule.
• Infants under 3 years old are free. (However, you must have a passport.)