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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Museum
암사동선사유적박물관
Museum · Gangdong-gu
Seoul's oldest village: the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site.
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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
₩500Historic site · Amsa History Park Stn. (Line 8)
A Neolithic village site dating back 6,000 years. Reconstructed pit houses, prehistoric hands-on programs and a wide lawn make it ideal for families.
Gangdong-gu Amsa Library
FreeLibrary · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong Job Cafe
FreeStudy & youth space · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)
Free study rooms and employment support space for young people.
Cheonho Park
FreePark · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)
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Saetmaeul Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Myeongil Stn. (Line 5)
Myeongil-dong, in the center of Gangdong-gu, takes its name from Myeongilgwan, a lodging for officials traveling on public duty set up in the 11th year of King Seongjong of Goryeo (994). With park land eaten away by unchecked urban expansion and development, city residents
Gangdong-gu Haegong Library
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Gangdong-gu's flagship district library. Study or read all day for free in heated, air-conditioned reading rooms.
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.
