Places
- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Korean Beauty Museum
A museum of Korean traditional beauty and grooming culture in Buk-gu, Gwangju, featuring artifacts, a recreated barbershop and activities listed on its official website.
- Address
- 116 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (광주광역시 북구 용봉로 116)
- Hours
- Visiting Tue–Sat 10:30–17:30; closed Mondays and public holidays (Sunday opening not confirmed). Admission: individual KRW 3,500; groups of 10+ and school students KRW 2,000; kindergarten children KRW 2,000. Free museum admission on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day); experiences cost extra. Confirm changes: 062-514-6622.
The museum's own website was checked in November 2026 for hours, admission and address. Sunday opening, temporary closures and activity availability must be reconfirmed.
Why go
Explore historic hairstyles, grooming artifacts and exhibits; ask about traditional hat-string and hair ornament activities, which may require separate booking and fees.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗116 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (광주광역시 북구 용봉로 116)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Visiting Tue–Sat 10:30–17:30; closed Mondays and public holidays (Sunday opening not confirmed). Admission: individual KRW 3,500; groups of 10+ and school students KRW 2,000; kindergarten children KRW 2,000. Free museum admission on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day); experiences cost extra. Confirm changes: 062-514-6622.
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