★★★ Korea Allimi Special Article - 대한민국 알리미 특별 조항 ★★★
The little but informative Agricultural Museum (농업박물관), located downtown close to Seodaemun Subway Station, is fantastic for learning as well as the wallet because it's free! Also is open every day but Mondays, January 1st, and the first day of the lunar new year and Chuseok.
To educate people interested and children about the value of agriculture and Korean traditional farming methods, the museum was established in 1987. There are now 2,000 historical agricultural artifacts on display for public inspection out of over 5,000 rotating agricultural artifacts. There are many different dioramas that show different eras and methods.
This agricultural museum is run by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to instill healthy eating habits in children and the general public and to highlight the worth and nutritional superiority of rice.
A first-floor exhibition hall and a second-floor experience hall make up the Rice Museum. The growth process of rice, the effectiveness of rice as a means of propagation, and domestic rice brands are displayed in the exhibition hall.
Additionally, it displays vintage farming equipment utilized by our ancestors as well as processed rice-based delicacies.
Through a variety of exhibitions and educational events, the NH Rice Museum highlights the value and superiority of rice. It is worthwhile to explore, especially with the Agricultural Museum nearby. Open everyday besides Mondays and holidays.
Agriculture Museum: Address: 16 Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 새문안로 16)
Rice Museum: Address: 16, saemunan-ro, Seodaemu-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KOREA
If you want to see something cute and special, learn about Korean culture and traditions, this is your place!
