Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum

At 26 Yangnyeongjungang-ro in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District, the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum introduces the plants, minerals and animal-based ingredients used in Korean traditional medicine. Interactive displays and English explanations via QR codes and screens make the exhibits accessible. You can also borrow traditional pharmacist clothing, make herbal tea or herbal sachets, and try a foot bath or massage. A café and restaurant on the grounds serve herbal drinks and food, and the nearby medicinal herb market adds another stop for anyone interested in this tradition.

Herbs and remedies on display

The museum introduces the ingredients used in Korean traditional medicine, including plants, minerals and some animal-based materials. Its displays also cover the history and development of herbal remedies in Korea. Interactive screens and QR codes provide explanations in English, so you can follow the exhibits without relying only on Korean-language text.

The museum is compact, with displays arranged across several floors. The decor changes from floor to floor, giving the visit visual interest alongside the information about medicinal ingredients and their uses.

Activities and facilities

The visit can extend beyond the exhibit rooms. Activities include making herbal tea or herbal sachets, and you can borrow traditional pharmacist clothing for photos. The clothing loan is free and lasts two hours.

Foot baths and Korean-style massages are available as additional experiences. Foot baths run in timed slots and last 20 minutes. Register at the museum when you arrive; advance reservations are not available. A café and restaurant on the grounds serve herbal drinks and food, making them a convenient stop after the exhibits. The traditional medicinal herb market nearby can add context to what you have seen in the museum.