Seoul Insa-dong Museum Kimchikan Admission Ticket

Discover kimchi and kimjang culture
at Museum Kimchikan in Insa-dong

Museum Kimchikan is a food museum that introduces kimchi and kimjang, the tradition of making and sharing kimchi together. It was named one of the world's 11 best food museums by CNN and occupies the 4th to 6th floors of a building on Insadong-gil, Seoul. Opening hours are 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00).

Follow the history of kimchi

Visual exhibitions show how kimchi has gradually become part of people's lives around the world, from kimchi culture in the Joseon Dynasty to the history and culture of kimchi today.

See kimchi from different regions

Meet the many varieties of kimchi that reflect the character of each region and gain a deeper understanding of Korean food culture.

Learn about kimjang culture

Learn about kimjang, the Korean tradition of making and sharing kimchi together, and what kimchi means in everyday Korean life.

※ Closed every Monday, on January 1, during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, and on Christmas.