[1] It originally opened in 1986 as the first such museum in Korea, and has since moved locations twice.

Exhibits focus on the food's history, its historical and regional varieties, and its importance to Korean culture and cuisine.

The museum collects data and statistics on kimchi and regularly offers activities for visitors, such as demonstrations of the kimchi-making process, kimchi tastings, and cooking classes.

[4] The Kimchi Field Museum was originally established in 1986 in Pil-dong, Jung District.

[2] From 1987, the museum was managed by Pulmuone Inc.[2] In 1988, the museum was moved to the COEX (Convention and Exhibition Center), in connection with the 1988 Summer Olympics that were hosted in Seoul that year.