Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Introduction

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.

Basic Information

Address 27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (04770)

Phone +82-2-3146-5936

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

Last Updated 2025/01/17

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)

Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3146-5936

Parking Use nearby parking lot (Seoul Forest)