Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.
information
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-640-3301
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days N A Open All Year Round
- Usage fee Individuals - Adults 3 000 Won Teenagers 2 Children 1 Br Groups 500 30 Or More People Free Admission Preschoolers Ages 6 Younger Senior Citizens 65 Older 50 Discount On The Last Wednesday Of Month
- Usage time 09 00-18 00 Br Last Ticketing 1 Hour Before Closing
- Scale Land Area 36 939 Br Building 3 804 Exhibition 1 685
- Time spent at the attraction 1 Hour
location
24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do