World Jewelry Museum

World Jewelry Museum

The World Jewelry Museum is located in the heart of Bukchon, Jongno-gu, Seoul, near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Established in 2004, its mission is to enhance people's understanding of history, society, culture, and spirituality through the preservation, collection, and exhibition of jewelry. It is the world’s only exhibition space dedicated to traditional ornaments, acclaimed as “a rising star in the cultural world” and “a new milestone for Bukchon.”

The museum features a uniquely designed exterior resembling a jewelry box in which a girl might store her treasures, crafted with combinations of dark brown, black, and silver that exude elegance and mystery. The museum has three floors and houses over 3,000 pieces in its collection, with more than 1,000 on permanent display. These diverse items were collected over the past 30 years by Director Ms. Lee Kang-won and originate from over 60 countries and regions. The first-floor exhibition showcases precious ornaments such as 14th-century bronze bracelets, 18th-century bronze anklets, amber, necklaces, headpieces, earrings, and gold jewelry. The second floor displays apparel, watches, brooches, bracelets, bags, ivory, wood, and pottery. The third floor is a special exhibition hall used as a proposal venue by young people in Seoul, featuring rings made of ivory, bone, gemstones, and other materials.

The exhibits in the World Jewelry Museum are not only richly diverse but also incredibly valuable, representing the crystallization of human labor and wisdom. The museum also sells beautifully crafted jewelry made in-house, which interested visitors can purchase.

World Jewellery Museum

Must-visit reason: The world’s only exhibition space for traditional ornaments

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia

Country/region where the attraction is located: Korea

Province/state where the attraction is located: Seoul Special City

City where the attraction is located: Jongno-gu