Samgaksan Geumam Art Museum

Museum · 진관동

A cultural venue offering exhibitions, education and hands-on programmes on the history of Eunpyeong and hanok culture.

Stream & walk · 진관동

A valley trail on the western flank of Bukhansan leading to Jinkwansa Temple. Cool even in summer and relatively uncrowded.

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

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

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

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

Museum · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Sports facility · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool plus a toddler pool. Open swim is 4,000 won per session. There is also a gym. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

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.