Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)
4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관) is a culture in 4 Yulgok-ro. The Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA), the first public museum of craft art in Korea, opened its doors in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, in July 2021 after renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA), the first public museum of craft art in Korea, opened its doors in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, in July 2021 after renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School. SeMoCA studies and shares not only works, but also information, records, people, and environment related to craft art with the goal of becoming a dynamic platform for experiencing the technical, practical, artistic, and cultural values of craft. SeMoCA holds a collection that comprises various crafts and craft materials covering multiple fields and eras from the traditional to the present. SeMoCA also holds exhibitions that feature the history of craft from traditional to contemporary art as well as local and children’s crafts, along with programs that utilize the museum’s craft installations, craft archives, craft library, and craft resource management system. The site of the museum has deep historical roots as it is also the Andong Secondary Palace Site, where a detached palace was constructed as a royal residence for King Sejong’s son Prince Yeongeung, and served as a venue for royal celebrations, such as the wedding of King Sunjong. The site is also at the center of Jongno-gu, where Joseon-era master artisans (“gyeonggongjang”) of the royal palace produced and delivered craft works.
- Type
- Culture
- Address
- 4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 03061
- Phone
- Not provided
- Opening hours
- 10:00–18:00
- Fees
- Free (space rental available with payment)
- Parking
- Confirm before visiting
- Updated
- 2025-06-19
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관) FAQ
Where is Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관) located?
4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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