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Art gallery · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)

The Seoul branch of the global gallery, in the Le Beige Building at Hangangjin. Curated shows by world-renowned artists, free to view.

Art gallery · 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.

Museum · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)

Culture space · Noksapyeong Stn. (Line 6)

An entire subway station turned into a garden and art space. A glass dome in the ceiling drops daylight all the way down to the fourth basement level.

Park · Seobinggo Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

The first section opened from the returned US military base. You can walk through the former officers' housing Complex 5 just as it was.

Museum · Samgakji Stn. (Lines 4, 6)

The free outdoor display of tanks, fighter jets and warships is a huge hit with children. The indoor permanent galleries are free too.

Jung-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.

Mapo-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.

Jongno-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.

Gangnam-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.

Songpa-gu · Jamsillaru Stn. (Line 2)

Free secondhand book space where the tunnel-like arched shelves holding 130,000 books are the photo spot. Focused on curation and pop-ups.