Where a sheet of paper becomes a cultural journey

A sheet of paper can seem ordinary until you start noticing the hands and history behind it. At Wonju Hanji Theme Park, traditional Korean paper becomes the starting point for a visit that combines material culture, exhibitions and, when available, hands-on crafts.

Start with the story of hanji

According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the first floor has a Hanji History Room, an experience room and an art shop; the second floor houses exhibition spaces. Hanji is traditional Korean paper, but it is also a material used in contemporary craft. Look at its texture and the different ways artists turn paper into objects.

Exhibitions and craft sessions are not the same ticket

Craft activities may cost extra and operate separately from general exhibition admission. A free history-room visit does not mean every workshop or special exhibition is free. Session times, age rules, booking arrangements and available places can change. When checked on 10 November 2026, the Hanji Culture Foundation homepage said there were no classes currently in progress. That is not confirmation that a drop-in workshop is operating today. Contact the organizer before planning a trip around a specific class.

A festival in May is not an ongoing program

The 28th Wonju Hanji Festival ran 1–5 May 2026. Its official schedule featured papermaking, crafts and exhibitions. Those events are now in the past; do not assume the festival program is available in November. The festival is useful background for understanding Wonju's paper culture, while current activities require a separate check.

Plan your visit

  • Place: Wonju Hanji Theme Park, 151 Hanjigongwon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon State, South Korea (원주한지테마파크).
  • Published general hours: 09:00–18:00; closed on Mondays, New Year's Day and the Seollal and Chuseok holidays, according to KTO. Special closures can override these hours.
  • Admission: Hanji History Room is free; special exhibitions and hands-on programs may charge separately.
  • Contact: +82-33-734-4739. Confirm the day's opening, booking rules, class availability and fees.

Even without a class, the exhibition concept offers a different way to explore Korea: by following the story of a material found in everyday life and the arts.