- First published
- Oct 13, 2026
Korea Bamboo Museum
The Korea Bamboo Museum in Damyang traditionally exhibits local bamboo craftsmanship and culture. Regional news reports say its indoor galleries closed for an extensive renovation in August 2026, with reopening targeted for September 2027. Do not present the museum as currently open to ordinary gallery visitors.
- Address
- 35 Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, South Korea (담양군 담양읍 죽향문화로 35)
- Hours
- Regional reports indicate that indoor galleries have been closed for renovation since August 2026; reopening is targeted for September 2027, not confirmed. Pre-renovation museum-directory hours of 09:00–18:00, last admission 17:40 and holiday closures are NOT current visitor hours. Verify the outdoor garden and training hall with the operator at 061-380-2902. The special May 2026 free-admission promotion has ended.
Regional reporting in July–August 2026 announced a closure starting in August and a planned completion in August 2027 and reopening in September 2027, not guaranteed dates. The 2026 Museum Week official participating-museum directory lists the address as 35 Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, correcting the former CMS entry at Chuseong-ro 1371. Old listed 09:00–18:00 hours should not be treated as current during the renovation.
Why go
Learn about Damyang's bamboo-craft heritage when the museum reopens. Reports say an outdoor bamboo garden and a separate bamboo-craft training hall may remain available during construction, but verify individual site access directly with the operator.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.