The Bukchon Cultural Center is a hanok (Korean style building) that promotes the history and values of the traditional Korean Bukchon Hanok Village. The building was sold to the city of Seoul and reopened on October 29, 2002 as the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center.
The hanok was once owned by the Min family. This family of influence was once in charge of finance during the end of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).
The house is composed of a main building, outer quarters, an annex, another building, and a shrine.
The annex, known as haengrangchae since been converted into an exhibition hall. Useful information can be found here including about the history and geography of the village, the building process of a hanok, and about the citizens, government officials, and artists who use to live here. Other information in the annex includes the process of how a hanok is renovated.
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center Information
Hours
Daily : 9:00-16:00
Admission
Free
Address
37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South
GPS Coordinates: 37.579055,126.986616
How to Get Here
Take Subway Line 3 to Anguk Station (Exit 3).
Walk 70 meters to Gyedong-gil and make a left.
Continue walking for 220 meters until you reach the culture center on the left.
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center Video
Map
Additional Resources
Klook
Klook offers discounted tickets and reservations for attractions and services in Seoul—from theme parks and museums to tours and transportation.
Viator by TripAdvisor
Book tours, activities, and unique experiences in Seoul—from sightseeing to cultural events and outdoor adventures—offered by local providers.
Rakuten
Save with cashback on hotels and travel services. Sign up and you could earn $30 cashback on your first purchase over $30.
Book Recommendations
Prefer a physical guide? Fodor’s Seoul offers detailed recommendations, maps, and travel tips for the city.
Nearby Sights
Baek In-je House Museum
Baek In-je House Museum is a museum and cultural heritage site located in the Gahoe-dong neighborhood of Bukchon Hanok Village. Dating back over 100 years, the house is one of the finest examples of a modern hanok (traditional Korean house)…
Unhyeongung Palace
Unhyeongung Palace, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a small palace located in the center of Seoul. Gojong, 26th king and emperor of Korea, was born at Unhyeongung Palace on September 8, 1852. He lived here until age 12…
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace is a grand royal residence located east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is the best preserved of the remaining Joseon palaces. The palace is the second oldest in Seoul after Gyeongbokgung and was used as a secondary palace when…
Cheondogyo Central Temple
When Cheondogyo Central Temple was built between 1918 and 1921 it was used as a temple of Cheondoism, a 20th century Korean religious movement. Cheondogyo literally means "religion of the Heavenly Way." The roots of Cheondoism are based on the…
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a historic village dating back almost 600 years to the Joseon Dynasty which features hanok or Korean traditional houses. Bukchon means "northern village." The quaint residential village lies in a hilly neighborhood north of Cheonggyecheon Stream…
Last Updated on Feb 14, 2026