The Five-Story Coffee Story of Gangneung Coffee Museum at 341 Haean-ro
Gangneung Coffee Museum offers free admission with the purchase of one drink per person, inviting visitors to explore the history of coffee and artifacts from around the world. It is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with exhibitions on the second and third floors.
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Why a Coffee Museum Was Established at 341 Haean-ro, Gangmun-dong
Gangneung Coffee Museum is operated by Coffee Cupper. Coffee Cupper Coffee Museum was introduced as having been established in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, in 2000. It is presented as a space commemorating the history and culture of coffee through the country’s first coffee farm to produce commercial coffee and coffee artifacts from around the world.
The current address is 341 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, and the official information also lists postal code 25466. Other informational materials give the lot-number address as 146-7 Gangmun-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province, so both the road-name and lot-number addresses can be used when taking a taxi or searching on a map.
Open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Admission Closing at 5:30 p.m.
As of 2026, the official website lists opening hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with admission closing at 5:30 p.m. The museum is described as open year-round, so there is no need to avoid a particular day of the week when planning a visit. However, arriving late in the afternoon may make it difficult to see all the exhibitions on the second and third floors.
According to the current official information, admission is free when each visitor orders one beverage. Since use of the museum is linked to Coffee Cupper Gangneung Main Branch on the first floor, the appropriate route is to first check the ordering process at the first-floor café rather than looking for a separate paid ticket at the entrance.
How to Tour the Museum, Starting at the First-Floor Café and Going Up to the Second and Third Floors
The official website describes the first floor as Coffee Cupper Gangneung Main Branch, the second floor as an exhibition on the history and culture of coffee, and the third floor as an exhibition of coffee artifacts from around the world. Accordingly, the clearest arrangement is to order one beverage per person at the café and then view the second- and third-floor exhibitions in sequence.
Admission to both the second- and third-floor exhibitions closes at 5:30 p.m. A 2019 visitor review described the building as having five floors in total and mentioned starting the tour from the fifth floor, so the floor-by-floor layout may vary according to on-site guidance. The main exhibition areas confirmed in the official information are currently the second and third floors.
Highlights of 400 Years of Brewing Equipment and Coffee Artifacts from Around the World
A 2019 visitor review introduced the fifth-floor Coffee Makers Hall as displaying coffee-brewing equipment with a history of more than 400 years, from early coffee makers through the twentieth century. Rather than simply being a place to drink coffee, the specific appeal of this space is the opportunity to compare changes in brewing methods and equipment.
The museum officially describes its collection as diverse and rare coffee artifacts from around the world, covering the distinctive coffee histories and cultures of various countries. The review recorded that visitors could see various coffee beans, including beans grown in Korea, and directly smell the beans on display.
A Cup of Coffee, from Roasting to Tasting
Regional N Culture of the Korean Federation of Cultural Centers introduces Gangneung Coffee Museum as a place where visitors can experience every stage from roasting to tasting. It also explains that visitors can follow the process from harvesting coffee cherries to making a cup of coffee, making it suitable for those interested in production and processing rather than only the finished beverage.
A 2019 visitor review mentions a simple guide to distinguishing espresso at the museum entrance. Reading about the differences in espresso before viewing the exhibits, ordering a beverage on the first floor, and then moving upstairs to the history and artifact exhibitions allows visitors to connect the process from coffee production through brewing.
How to Include the Second-Floor Art Gallery and Gangmun Beach in One Itinerary
A 2019 review introduced the second floor as having an art gallery and an event space, where visitors could also look around at the displayed works. This makes it possible to combine the second-floor exhibition and artwork viewing rather than focusing only on coffee artifacts.
Gangneung Coffee Museum Gyeongpo Branch was introduced as being close to Gangmun Beach and as a place that can be visited along with a travel route toward Gangmun Beach or Gyeongpo Beach. However, the official page does not provide a station name, exit, bus route number, or stop information. Foreign visitors should therefore set 341 Haean-ro as the destination in a map app and plan their route accordingly.
Free Parking Information and Details to Check Before Visiting
The official page states that parking is free. However, the number of available spaces and current parking conditions could not be confirmed in publicly available materials. Other informational materials only introduce restrooms and a free parking lot as amenities, so visitors arriving by car should park according to the signs on site.
Public materials do not confirm whether photography is currently prohibited, whether English information or an audio guide is available, wheelchair and stroller accessibility, whether payment is cash-only, or when queues are likely to form. The main telephone number is 033-652-5599, and the official website is https://www.cupper.kr/. If an inquiry is needed, fax 033-644-8879 and email [email protected] are also listed on the official page.
30-Minute Experience Information and Itineraries Suited to Visitors
The Gyeongpo Branch experience is introduced in informational materials as lasting 30 minutes, costing 15,000 won, and being available for groups of at least two people. This figure applies to the experience program, not the admission fee for the entire museum, so it is best not to calculate the exhibition visit and experience as the same item.
The recommended time for the full visit has not been confirmed. However, visitors should arrive well before the 5:30 p.m. admission deadline if they plan to see the second- and third-floor exhibitions and use the first-floor café. Gangmun Beach or Gyeongpo Beach can also be included, but since specific public-transit route numbers and walking times have not been confirmed, an itinerary that does not arbitrarily estimate travel time is more appropriate.
Before You Go
- Address
- 341 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (admission closes at 5:30 p.m.), open year-round
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free admission when each visitor orders one beverage
- Phone
- 033-652-5599
- Official site
- https://www.cupper.kr/
- Parking
- Some materials describe a free parking lot, but current availability and conditions need to be reconfirmed
- Time needed
- Based on review and information pages, the experience lasts 30 minutes. The total tour duration could not be confirmed
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
Places
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Gyeongpo BeachA beach where you can stroll along the wide sandy shore and enjoy views of the sea -
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Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial ParkA park exploring the lives and literature of Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon
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Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden Main BranchA restaurant where you can enjoy jjamppong broth together with soft tofu. -
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Chodang Halmeoni SundubuA restaurant serving mild Chodang soft tofu made using traditional methods
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