Tteok Museum facts for kids
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| Established | December 2002 |
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| Location | 164-2 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
떡박물관
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| Hanja |
떡博物館
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| RR | Tteok bangmulgwan |
| MR | Ttŏk pangmulgwan |
The Tteok Museum is a special place in Seoul, South Korea. It teaches visitors all about tteok, which are delicious Korean rice cakes. The museum also shows many old Korean kitchen tools. It's a great spot to learn about Korean food history!
About the Tteok Museum
The Tteok Museum opened its doors in December 2002. It was started by Yoon Sookja. She is a very important person in Korean food. She leads the Institute of Traditional Korean Food. The museum is located in Waryong-dong, a part of Jongno District in Seoul.
What is Tteok?
Tteok (pronounced "duck") is a type of Korean rice cake. It is made from steamed flour, often from rice. There are nearly 200 different kinds of tteok in Korea! They come in many shapes, sizes, and flavors. Tteok is a big part of Korean culture and food. People eat it for special occasions and everyday meals.
What You Can See
The Tteok Museum has a large collection of items. It shows about 2,000 old Korean kitchen tools. These tools were used to prepare food long ago. You can see everything from ancient grinding stones called maetdol to kitchen items from the early 1900s. The museum also displays about 50 different types of tteok. This helps visitors see how varied and interesting Korean rice cakes can be. It's a fun way to learn about Korean cooking and traditions.
See also
In Spanish: Museo del Ttok para niños
- Tteok
- Korean cuisine
- Kimchi Field Museum
- Korean Folk Village
- List of museums in Seoul
- List of food and beverage museums
