Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum

Park · Yangcheon Hyanggyo Stn. (Line 9)

Gungsan has gone by many names - Pasan, Seongsan, Gwansan and Jinsan. It holds the old Baekje-era Yangcheon fortress site, Soangnu Pavilion where the Joseon painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon painted while serving as magistrate of Yangcheon, and Yangcheon Hyanggyo Confucian school. During the Imjin

Park · Magongnaru Stn. (Line 9, Airport Railroad)

A large botanical park in Magok. The wide lawns, lake and wetland walks are free, and there's plenty to see even if you skip the paid greenhouse.

Library · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)

Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Museum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

A Gangseo-gu district museum on the life of Heo Jun, author of the Donguibogam, and on Korean medicine. Visit on a free day and it costs nothing.

Park · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Heogabawi Rock, Seoul Monument No. 11, stands just outside the park, while inside are the legendary Gwangjubawi Rock, a statue of Heo Jun seated and gently treating a patient, a lake, a pavilion and children's play equipment; nearby residents

Art gallery · Magok Stn. (Line 5)

Space K is Kolon's arts and culture sharing space, established in 2011.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1

Samcheong-dong's flagship contemporary art museum. Time your visit for Culture Day or Wednesday and Saturday evenings and it's free.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A municipal art museum preserving the facade of the old Supreme Court. On the Deoksugung stone wall walking route, with free permanent exhibitions.

Yongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6) Exit 1

The Samsung Foundation of Culture's flagship museum. The best tip: see the traditional art permanent collection, full of national treasures, for free.

Gangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.

Jongno-gu · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)

The site of the Changsin-dong house where Nam June Paik lived from 1937 to 1950. A hanok built in 1960 was renovated and opened in 2017, with the permanent exhibition Megatron Rhapsody free to view.