Introduction:
Located in Dongdaemun-gu Seoul (the largest distribution market of herbal medicine in Korea), the museum is situated on the grounds of Bojewon, a medical institution that was in operation during the Joseon Dynasty. The Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Mus

 
Information:
Information Introduction Located in Dongdaemun-gu Seoul (the largest distribution market of herbal medicine in Korea), the museum is situated on the grounds of Bojewon, a medical institution that was in operation during the Joseon Dynasty
The Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum was established with the goal of preserving and developing Korea’s herb medicine culture
It has on display oriental relics and samples of medicinal herbs
Opened on September 13, 2006, the museum boasts a wide assortment of items: 500 pieces of equipment used by practitioners of herbal medicine, 420 artifacts related to the field of oriental medicine, and about 350 herbal medicinal items
A large number of antique books related to herbal medicine are also on exhibit at the museum, helping visitors unfamiliar to the practice gain an overall understanding of what effect each herb or technique has and how each is used when treating patients
In addition, the museum also houses a model of the Bojewon from the Joseon Dynasty, an oriental medicine experience zone, a multi-purpose auditorium, a rest area, and museum shop
Structure Size Total

Area:
: 2,335㎡ Exhibition area: 733㎡ Educational area: 146㎡ Rest area: 223㎡ Maximum Occupancy 200 people Collections Status 426 Relics and ancient books related to historic herbal medicine 358 Medicinal herbs Exhibition Hall Information * Permanent Exhibition The History and Culture of Oriental Medicine Oriental Medicine and the Human Body Herb Village Story Prescription for Balance Children's Oriental Medicine Experience Tradition and History of Yangnyeong-si Admission / Participation Fees Free of charge Pets Not permitted Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Parking Facilities Donguibogam Health Department Store underground parking facility Parking Fee Museum visitors can use the parking facility free of charge

Reservation:
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Reservation:
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* Groups of students should be accompanied by an adult
* Prior reservation is required for museum guide
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Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum Reviews:
KTL:    a Roman Catholic church to stop by...
zhangOU:    Fish museum;Fish All Around!
tianO:    Hiking
ouI:    Worth a trip
tianO:    Well worth a visit
SounL:    Hidden art village even for Busan...
dH:    A beautiful temple on farm grounds...
GDeLK:    Five Nation's Medical Assistance D...
KTL:    Very empty;Empty
GDeLK:    Isn't There Anymore;Not much to see