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문화살롱 5120
Culture space · Nowon-gu
A multipurpose cultural space supporting young artists in Nowon-gu. Set midway along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, it slots easily into a walk and hosts free exhibitions and programs by young artists.
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Seoul National University of Science and Technology Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Hagye Stn. (Line 7)
An art space showing contemporary art, giving the university community and local residents a chance to enjoy culture.
Gongneung Community Sports Center
₩4,800Sports facility · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)
Public indoor sports facility (swimming, gym, table tennis and more).
Hannae Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor badminton court in Nowon-gu. 4 courts. Open 24 hours.
Hannae Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor basketball court in Nowon-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seoul Museum of Everyday Life History
FreeMuseum · Taereung Stn. (Lines 6, 7)
A free museum recreating Seoul household life from the 1960s to the 1980s. The old classroom, barbershop and "my car" era displays are favourites.
Hwarang Library
FreeLibrary · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Hyundai Card Music Library
Free if eligibleYongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)
A music library with some 10,000 vinyl records and rare albums. An Itaewon hotspot you can enjoy free with a card or just the DIVE app.

Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 2
A cultural complex in the restored old Seoul Station building. The Renaissance-style architecture is a sight in itself, with free special exhibitions year-round. In front of Seoul Station.
Oil Tank Culture Park
FreeMapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6) Exit 2
A cultural park converted from a former oil storage depot. Unusual walks between the giant tanks, free exhibitions and a lawn, with weekend markets and performances.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeJongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4
A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeGangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.