Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Mapo Lifelong Learning Center
서울특별시교육청마포평생학습관
Library · Mapo-gu
Public library in Mapo-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
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Source: mpllc.sen.go.kr
Nearby in Mapo-gu
Hongik University Museum
FreeMuseum · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The museum's collection spans archaeological artifacts to modern and contemporary painting, sculpture and ceramics, with a focus on exhibitions, research and education.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreePark · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Wausan Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)
Wausan, one of the Eight Views of Mapo (Usan mokjeok: the faint sound of herders' flutes drifting over Wausan), is shaped like a reclining cow. By geomantic lore, a great cow once shed its packsaddle at Muak and its bridle at Bukahyeon-dong 1
Wawusan Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Sogang Univ. Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Outdoor badminton courts in Mapo-gu, with 9 courts.
Gwangheungdang Hall
FreeCulture space · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)
A hanok cultural space just right of the Shrine of King Gongmin, Gwangheungdang runs a range of programs to highlight the value of traditional culture, along with local historical research and exhibitions and youth activities.
Seoul Living Culture Center Seogyo
FreeCulture space · Hapjeong Stn. (Line 2)
A hub for young artists near Hongdae, with dance and music practice rooms and multipurpose spaces available to borrow for free.
Other librarys in Seoul
Seoul Metropolitan Library
FreeJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.
Starfield Library
FreeGangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)
Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.
Jeongdok Public Library
FreeJongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Namsan Library
FreeYongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.
Jongno Library
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.