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Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
서대문자연사박물관
Museum · Seodaemun-gu
The exhibits at the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History are arranged in chronological order.
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Nearby in Seodaemun-gu
Seoul Metropolitan Seodaemun Youth Center
CheapSports facility · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Municipal youth center in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, with a gym where you can play badminton.
Ansan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang
Seodaemun Culture and Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · 홍은2동
Public indoor pool in Seodaemun-gu. Adult pool with 6 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 3,500 won per session. There is also a gym. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeMountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Seodaemun Library
FreeLibrary · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Seodaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Hongjecheon Stream Walk
FreeStream & walk · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)
A streamside path following an artificial waterfall and water channels. The waterfall is refreshing in summer, and shaded decking and benches run along the way.
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.
