Iksan Jewelry Museum, Jewelry museum in Iksan, South Korea

The Iksan Jewelry Museum is a museum in Iksan that displays collections ranging from traditional Korean ornaments to modern creations. The exhibitions showcase jewelry pieces that represent different periods and styles of Korean ornamental arts, from handcrafted masterworks to contemporary interpretations.

Construction of the Iksan Jewelry Museum began in December 1996 and the building was completed in May 2001. The museum opened on 22 May 2002, after a management office had been set up on 21 January 2002. A hands-on exhibition hall was finished in December 2004, and the Jewel Palace wing opened in September 2010.

The museum's name in Korean is Iksan Jewelry Museum (익산보석박물관), and it was built to give tourists a cultural space tied to Baekje relics while teaching jewelry and its symbols. The Jewel Palace annex opened in September 2010, and an experience hall was completed in December 2004.

The museum closes on Mondays and on 1 January. Viewing runs from 10:00 to 18:00, with ticket sales ending at 17:00, so arrive with enough time before the last tickets are sold. The building stands in the Wanggung tourist area of Iksan.

The museum features interactive exhibits where visitors can directly observe the intricate processes of jewelry manufacturing. These hands-on elements allow guests to understand how gemstones are identified and transformed into finished ornaments.