Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
전기박물관
Museum · Seocho-gu
A systematic record of more than 100 years of Korean electricity history, preserving it and conveying the value of electric power.
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Seocho Youth Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoi Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Yongheori Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gangnam Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Outdoor basketball court in Seocho-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Hanwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1993 as a Class 1 specialised art museum, Hanwon was founded with the personal funds of the late Ha Dong-hwan, honorary chairman of the Hanwon Group and founder of Dong-A Motor.
Seoul Arts Center World Music Fountain
Partly freePlaza · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A free music fountain on the plaza of the Seoul Arts Center. Evening shows against Umyeonsan, with an open-air cafe mood.
ARKO Arts Archive
FreeMuseum · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A specialist institution for collecting, preserving and providing access to arts records, the ARKO Arts Archive gathers, conserves and makes available key documents tracing the course of modern and contemporary Korean art history.
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.