Introduction:
Ojukheon is an important house which shows the lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. In Mongryongsil room of Ojukheon, one of Korea's great men, Yulgok Yi-I (1536-1584) was born. It is told that h

Directions From Gangneung Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 202 or 302 to Ojukheon (오죽헌).Or, from Gangneung Station, take Bus 202 or 300 to Ojukheon (오죽헌).
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Information:
Ojukheon is an important house which shows the lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses.
In Mongryongsil room of Ojukheon, one of Korea's great men, Yulgok Yi-I (1536-1584) was born.
It is told that his mother Sin Saimdang, also a heroin in Korean history, had dream of a dragon before she gave birth to Yulgok.
In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum.
You can find the painting of Yulgok in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). In the Yulgok Memorial Hall you can see the artwork of the talented Yulgok family.
In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.
Near the Ojukheon Municipal Museum is Gyeongpo Beach and Sungyojang, the house of a high-class family of the Joseon Dynasty.
At Gyeongpo Beach, you can relax sitting by the sea and the pine tree forest.
You can also stop by the Chamsori Museum where about 1,600 phonographs from Edison's inventions to up-to-date audios are kept. Structure Size Land area: 36,939㎡ Building area: 3,804㎡ Exhibition area: 1,685㎡ Subsidiary Facilities Cafeteria Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair ramp, restrooms, reserved parking spaces Admission / Participation Fees Adults: 3,000 won / Group (over 30): 2,000 wonYouths: 2,000 won / Group: 1,500 wonChildren: 1,000 won / Group: 500 won Pets Not permitted Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Parking Facilities Available Parking Fee Free www.ojukheon.or.kr/museum(Korean only)

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Where is Ojukheon House & Ojukheon Municipal Museum

 24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 강릉시 율곡로3139번길 24 (죽헌동)
    
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