[Photo from visitseoul.net]

The Lock Museum founded in 2003 in Daehak-ro houses traditional Korean locks, keys, key-rings and lockable cabinets, as well as locks from other countries. The Korean words “soe dae” mean “lock”. The lock is the main motif of this reddish brown building designed by Korean architect, Seung Hyosang. This five story building consists of an art shop, galleries and a café. This unique museum displays more than 4,000 different kinds of locks collected by Choe Honggue, the Director-General of the museum.

Transportation Information

Subway Line 4 Hyehwa Stn. 20 minutes’ walk from Exit 2

Bus Hyehwa Station, Marronnier Park

273, 710, 150, 143, 106, 104, 149, 102, 108(골프장), 108(TS아파트), 109, 108(GS아파트), 301, 140, 107, 160, 162, 2112

Address: 100, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Phone: +82-2-766-6494

Website: www.lockmuseum.org/english/frame.html

Hours of Operation: 10:00 ~ 18:00  Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Holiday: Mondays

Fee: Approximately 5,000 KRW

Fax: +82-2-766-8643