Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

Explanation

The Owl Museum is filled with over 2,000 pieces of owl-themed arts and crafts collected from all over the world by the owner. Renovated from a house, the museum has a feel of an antique café as the owner offers a cup of coffee or tea to visitors. Located near the city, those interested in owls should stop for a view and a drink. Various stories of how the collection was gathered as well as information on owls are also interesting.

Inquiry

+82-2-3210-2902

Homepage

www.owlmuseum.co.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-2902

Day off : Mondays (except on public holidays)

Charges : Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won

* Children (ages 3 - elementary school students)

Hours : October-March 10:00-18:00 / April-September 10:00-19:00

Scale : 82 ㎡

More information

Collections Status
Approximately 2,300 pieces

Reservations
Advance reservation is required for groups.

Location

143, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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