- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Handok Museum of Medicine and Pharmacy
A free museum in Eumseong, Chungbuk, exploring Korean medical texts and the history of medicine in Asia and the West. Its Korean and international galleries can be visited separately from the pre-booked weekend education programs.
- Address
- 78, Daepungsandan-ro, Daeso-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do (충청북도 음성군 대소면 대풍산단로 78)
- Nearby transit
- The museum describes arriving by intercity bus at Gwanghyewon or Daeso, then taking a taxi. Confirm bus timetables and taxi access in advance.
- Hours
- Regular museum admission: 09:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays, January 1 and Seollal/Chuseok holiday periods. Free admission; suggested visit 30–60 minutes. Education and guided activities follow separate schedules and reservations; check for temporary closures.
The operator published a November 2026 weekend education schedule, with first-come bookings opened on October 22 at 10:00. Live places are not confirmed. Note the Monday closure and the 16:30 last-entry time.
Why go
See historical Korean medical books on the second floor and exhibits on Western pharmacies and Fleming's laboratory on the first floor. Family workshops and museum admission have different booking arrangements.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.