Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Published 2003-01-09 Updated 2024-05-24 View 43395

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gangwon-do Gangneung-si, Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as Treasure No. 165 in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine, Munseongsa, the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall on October 25-26.

Telephone

+82-33-660-3301

Homepage

www.gn.go.kr

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
[Ojukheon Municipal Museum]
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 500 won

* Groups: 30 people or more
* Free admission (ID required): Preschoolers (ages 6 and younger), senior citizens (ages 65 and older)
* 50% discount on the last Wednesday of every month

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Free