Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
한양대학교 박물관
Museum · Seongdong-gu
Since its founding in 1978, Hanyang University Museum has continuously excavated, collected, preserved and researched valuable cultural heritage.
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Source: museumuf.hanyang.ac.kr
Hanyang Women's University Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)
Haengwon Gallery, located on the 1st floor of the library.
Seoul Itda Place
FreeStudy & youth space · Ttukseom Stn. (Line 2)
A mental wellness retreat opened in September 2026, with counseling rooms and a youth mind convenience store. You can also just drop in to rest.
Salgoji Trail
FreeStream & walk · Ttukseom Stn. (Line 2)
A walking path at the confluence of the Jungnangcheon and Cheonggyecheon streams. Salgoji Bridge, the longest stone bridge of the Joseon era, sits midway along.
Eungbong Sports Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Majang National Sports Center
₩4,000Sports facility · Wangsimni Stn. (Lines 2, 5, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public indoor pool in Seongdong-gu. Six-lane 25m adult 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.
Seongdong Community Sports Center
₩5,300Sports facility · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Public indoor pool in Seongdong-gu. Seven-lane adult pool, children's pool and toddler pool. Open swim is 5,300 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
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.