Tteok Museum, Rice cake museum in Waryong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
The Tteok Museum is a museum dedicated to Korean rice cakes and food culture in Seoul, displaying about 50 different varieties of rice cakes and 2,000 traditional kitchen tools from various periods. The collection includes pots, knives, mortars, and other utensils that show how Korean food was prepared over generations.
The museum was founded in 2002 to document and preserve the traditions of Korean cooking. It grew from the wish to record knowledge about traditional cooking techniques and ingredients for future generations.
Rice cakes hold an important place in Korean family meals and celebrations, appearing at weddings, birthdays, and lunar new year. The museum displays how these foods are part of daily life and special occasions across different regions.
The museum is easily reached by subway and has regular daily opening hours. Visitors should check current hours in advance as these may change seasonally.
The museum offers workshops where visitors can learn to make traditional rice cakes themselves using authentic Korean ingredients and techniques. These hands-on classes let you experience the craft directly.
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