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Audium
오디움
Museum · Seocho-gu
The world's first audio museum, from Edison's phonograph to 20th-century vintage audio, seen on a 90-minute docent tour that includes actual listening sessions. The building was designed by Kengo Kuma. Free, but all seats must be booked in advance and competition is fierce.
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Seocho-gu Naegok Library
FreeLibrary · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Inneungsan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
The mountain is named for Inreung, the tomb of King Sunjo lying to the north, of which it is recorded as the ancestral mountain. Stretching east to west across Seocho-gu in Seoul and Seongnam in Gyeonggi-do, it rises 327 m and remains much as nature made it
Guryongsan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · 내곡동
Guryongsan shares a single ridge with Daemosan and straddles the boundary of Seocho-gu and Gangnam-gu; since 1971 the two have been designated and managed as Daemosan Urban Nature Park. At 306 m, it is neither high nor rugged, so
Seocho Sports Complex
₩5,500Sports facility · 양재2동
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,500 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Korea Bonsai Museum
FreeMuseum · 내곡동
Eonnam Culture and Sports Center
₩6,000Sports facility · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Other museums in Seoul
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeYongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's largest museum, with all permanent galleries free. The spacious lobby and Reflecting Pond garden are good for a rest, and Wednesday and Saturday evening openings are quieter.
National Folk Museum of Korea
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Seoul Museum of History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A free museum on Seoul's transformation from the Joseon era to the present. The old Tram No. 381 outside is a photo favourite.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) Exit 2
A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeJung-gu · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 6, Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 5
A compact free museum on the history of stamps. In the middle of Myeong-dong, so it's a handy escape from the heat or cold.
