
Culture
World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)
2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Culture
OVERVIEW
Overview
Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.
PRACTICAL
Visitor information
- 2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- 10:00-18:00 (advance reservation required)
- Mondays & Tuesdays
- +82-2-730-1610
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Location and getting here
- 2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- 10:00-18:00 (advance reservation required)
FAQ
FAQ
- Where is World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)?
- 2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- What are the hours?
- 10:00-18:00 (advance reservation required)
- When is it closed?
- Mondays & Tuesdays
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