Places
- First published
- Oct 20, 2026
Yeongju Ginseng Museum
A specialist museum in Punggi, Yeongju, explaining the spread of ginseng and its local cultural history, with changing exhibitions and visitor facilities.
- Address
- 1378 Jungnyeong-ro, Punggi-eup, Yeongju, Gyeongbuk
- Nearby transit
- The museum suggests a local bus toward Punggi Hot Springs/Heebangsa from Punggi Station; check current departures.
- Hours
- March–October 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); November–February 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays (following day if a holiday) and the days of Lunar New Year and Chuseok. Free.
The current site lists October 12, 19 and 26 as closure dates and 17:00 as the October last admission. Winter opening/last-entry times begin in November.
Why go
Visitors can explore the history and cultural role of ginseng indoors. Admission is free, but final-entry time changes seasonally.
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 thereThe museum suggests a local bus toward Punggi Hot Springs/Heebangsa from Punggi Station; check current departures.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗1378 Jungnyeong-ro, Punggi-eup, Yeongju, Gyeongbuk
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →March–October 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00); November–February 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays (following day if a holiday) and the days of Lunar New Year and Chuseok. Free.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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