The museum is established and operated by Sigma Corporation, a major manufacturer that utilizes the adjacent factory complex.
It is South Korea's first museum specifically built to preserve, exhibit, and promote traditional hanji paper culture.
The facility is located in the Palbok-dong industrial zone, successfully repurposing a former manufacturing area into a cultural educational space.
Exhibits demonstrate the traditional use of paper mulberry (mulberry bark) and mucilage from the hibiscus manihot plant in the papermaking process.
Hanji paper is renowned for its extreme durability, traditionally lasting over a thousand years due to its alkaline manufacturing method.
The JeonJu Hanji Paper Museum, located at 59 Palbok-ro in Deokjin-gu, is South Korea's first corporate-established museum dedicated entirely to traditional handmade paper, known as hanji. Founded by Sigma Corporation, the museum is situated in an industrial district within a repurposed manufacturing facility, reflecting Jeonju's deep heritage as a historic center for hanji production. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits detailing the complex traditional papermaking process, from harvesting the paper mulberry plant to the final drying stage. The facility features comprehensive displays of hanji's historical evolution, contemporary artistic applications, and everyday functional uses in Korean architecture and daily life. Guests have the opportunity to participate in hands-on papermaking workshops to craft their own sheets of hanji. The museum also showcases an extensive collection of artifacts, including ancient documents, clothing, and intricate paper crafts.
The large-scale contemporary hanji art installations and the artisan workshop areas.
Check ahead for workshop schedules to participate in hands-on hanji crafting.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Jeonju Hanok Village to see hanji applied in traditional architecture.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as you explore the expansive indoor exhibition halls and industrial grounds.
Do not rush through the interactive zones without trying the hands-on papermaking demonstration.
Closed on Mondays.
Refrain from touching delicate historical paper artifacts and follow photography restrictions in designated antique display zones.
