Korea's first officially chartered seowon and one of the UNESCO-listed Korean neo-Confucian academies; the current official integrated ticket covers Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village, with seasonal closing times and admission ending one hour earlier. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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RegionYeongju · GyeongbukKorean map search소수서원 경상북도 영주시 순흥면 소백로 2740Spring and autumn hoursMarch–May and September–October 09:00–18:00 ↗Summer hoursJune–August 09:00–19:00Winter hoursNovember–February 09:00–17:00Final admissionOne hour before seasonal closing · listed open year-roundCurrent integrated ticketAdult ₩2,000 · youth ₩1,330 · child ₩660
Group, 50% reduction and exemption categories require current proof.
Official address and contact2740 Sobaek-ro, Sunheung-myeon · 054-639-5852Site boundaryAcademy, museum, Seonbichon, Folk Village, interpretation and events can have different access or capacityPhoto scopeThe current hero shows real traditional halls, courtyards, walls and wooded grounds at Sosuseowon
It does not prove today's museum rooms, guided tour, ritual, exhibition, unrestricted hall access, complete step-free route, ticket eligibility or parking vacancy.
Checked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
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01
Use the seasonal official clock
The integrated site closes at 18:00 in March–May and September–October, 19:00 in June–August and 17:00 in November–February. Admission ends one hour earlier.
02
Understand the integrated ticket
The current ticket covers Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village. Bring proof for any exemption or discount and prioritise components before the final-admission cutoff.
03
Separate academy heritage from museum service
Protect buildings and trees, follow ritual and photography signs and check museum rooms, interpretation and guided tours independently.
Does one ticket include the museum and Seonbichon?
The current official page lists an integrated ticket for Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village.
Can I enter one hour before closing?
That is the final-admission cutoff, not enough time for every component; arrive earlier.
Are the operating details for Sosuseowon Confucian Academy live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
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Korea's first officially chartered seowon and one of the UNESCO-listed Korean neo-Confucian academies; the current official integrated ticket covers Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village, with seasonal closing times and admission ending one hour earlier. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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Korea's first officially chartered seowon and one of the UNESCO-listed Korean neo-Confucian academies; the current official integrated ticket covers Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village, with seasonal closing times and admission ending one hour earlier. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
One hour before seasonal closing · listed open year-round
Current integrated ticket
Adult ₩2,000 · youth ₩1,330 · child ₩660Group, 50% reduction and exemption categories require current proof.
Official address and contact
2740 Sobaek-ro, Sunheung-myeon · 054-639-5852
Site boundary
Academy, museum, Seonbichon, Folk Village, interpretation and events can have different access or capacity
Photo scope
The current hero shows real traditional halls, courtyards, walls and wooded grounds at SosuseowonIt does not prove today's museum rooms, guided tour, ritual, exhibition, unrestricted hall access, complete step-free route, ticket eligibility or parking vacancy.
Audited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
Mobility check
Confirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.
3. Visit flow
01
Before travel
Use the seasonal official clock
The integrated site closes at 18:00 in March–May and September–October, 19:00 in June–August and 17:00 in November–February. Admission ends one hour earlier.
02
At admission
Understand the integrated ticket
The current ticket covers Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village. Bring proof for any exemption or discount and prioritise components before the final-admission cutoff.
03
Inside
Separate academy heritage from museum service
Protect buildings and trees, follow ritual and photography signs and check museum rooms, interpretation and guided tours independently.
4. Traveler tips
Arrive at least two hours before final admission if using several integrated components.
Bring identity proof for every reduction or exemption.
Keep food, tripods and bodies away from historic thresholds and ritual spaces.
Search “소수서원 경상북도 영주시 순흥면 소백로 2740” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.
Does one ticket include the museum and Seonbichon?
The current official page lists an integrated ticket for Sosuseowon, Sosu Museum, Seonbichon and Folk Village.
Can I enter one hour before closing?
That is the final-admission cutoff, not enough time for every component; arrive earlier.
Are the operating details for Sosuseowon Confucian Academy live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.
