attractions

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

About

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Information

Phone

+82-2-3146-5936

Website

https://arisu.seoul.go.kr/arisumuseum/

Hours

[March-October] Weekdays 10:00-20:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00
[November-February] Weekdays 10:00-19:00 / Weekends & public holidays 10:00-18:00

Closed

Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Parking

Use nearby parking lot (Seoul Forest)

Fee

Information not available

Visitors also explore Hangang River (한강), Seoul Forest Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop](서울숲팜프라자약국) and Seoul International Garden Show (서울국제정원박람회) near this location.