Seoul Museum of Craft Art

[Overview] The Seoul Museum of Craft Art is the first public craft art museum in Korea, established by renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School in Seoul. The site of the museum has deep historical roots as it was a royal residence for King Sejong’s son Prince Yeongeung and where King Sejong passed away. It was also once the site of Andong Byeolgung, a detached palace constructed by Gojong for the ceremonial occasions of his son, Sunjong. The site is also situated at the center of Jongno-gu where Joseon-era master artisans (“Gyeonggongjang”) gathered and resided, allowing you to immerse yourself in diverse cultures. The Seoul Museum of Craft Art features seven structures, which include Hanoks and a craft art garden, enabling visitors to seamlessly explore the various exhibits, courtyards, and relaxation areas of each building.

[Accessibility] The accessible way is wide with slopes, and Braille blocks are installed for persons with visual impairment, while the main entrance is wide, free of steps or slopes, and also equipped with Braille for persons with visual impairment, ensuring ease of access for all, including wheelchair users. At the information desks in the Information Building, Exhibition Building 3, and Education Building, visitors can borrow Craft Eye, a smart exhibition commentary device that works with Bluetooth and GPS, for free. Furthermore, visitors can borrow a voice interpretation device for persons with visual impairment at Exhibition Building 3. There are also Braille guides and tactile models throughout the museum for persons with visual impairment. There are elevators to all exhibition buildings, wheelchair-accessible restrooms on each floor, and two accessible parking spaces for persons with disability at the back of the museum. The interior of the museum generally has a flat floor, but the slope between Exhibition 1 and Exhibition 3 buildings is rather steep, requiring caution for wheelchair users. Nursing rooms and diaper changing stations are available on the first floor of the Exhibition 3 building and the fourth floor of the Education Building.