Pulmuwon Museum Kimchikan Hosts Summer Vacation Experience Program Until Late August

Pulmuwon's Museum Kimchikan in Seoul is offering a unique summer vacation experience with its '2026 Kimchi-Times' program, running from July 28 to August 30. This interactive event invites visitors to step into the role of a reporter, exploring the museum's exhibits and learning about traditional food culture through hands-on tasks.

Participants will receive a special reporter's kit and follow a designated route through the museum's fourth to sixth floors. They will answer questions about seasonal foods, use a mock editing station to assemble their findings, and finally, use a photo booth to complete their mock newspaper. Select creations will be featured on the museum's online platforms, and outstanding participants will receive priority for future winter events.

In addition to the reporter program, the museum is also expanding its popular children's cooking classes. These classes, running for approximately three weeks starting July 28, will focus on making 'Oi Songi,' a type of cucumber kimchi, using summer ingredients. The program includes a guided tour with a docent to explain the historical context of the exhibits, lasting about 80 minutes in total. Registration for these classes opens on July 15 on a first-come, first-served basis.

A museum official stated that the program aims to provide a proactive, creative experience beyond passive observation, offering families a distinctive leisure activity. The Museum Kimchikan, relocated to Insadong in 2015, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It attracts around 38,000 visitors annually, with over 40% being international visitors, serving as a cultural hub.

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We wanted to provide an experience where visitors proactively create results, moving beyond passive observation, and offer families a unique leisure time.