Gahoe Museum

Gahoe Museum
Korean name
Hangul 가회박물관
Hanja 博物館
Revised Romanization Gahoe Bakmulgwan
McCune–Reischauer Kahoe Pakmulk'wan
Established 2002
Location Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Collection size 1,500 relics
Website gahoemuseum.org

Gahoe Museum is a private museum in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Established in 2002, its collection includes over 1,500 items, including 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items.[1] The museum is located on a street of traditional Hanok houses and gardens. The main exhibition hall retains traditional Joseon era architectural features.

In addition to permanent and special exhibitions, the museum also operates the Gahoe Folk Painting Workshop where visitors can learn folk painting.

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Coordinates: 37°34′56″N 126°59′08″E / 37.5822°N 126.9856°E / 37.5822; 126.9856

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