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Kyung Hee University Natural History Museum
경희대학교 자연사박물관
Museum · Dongdaemun-gu
Open since 1978, the museum addresses the distance from nature created by industrialisation and urbanisation.
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Kyung Hee University Central Museum
FreeMuseum · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Since opening in 1955, the museum has centered on archaeology, history and folklore.
Kyung Hee University Museum of Korean Medicine History
FreeMuseum · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The museum displays materials tracing the history of Korean medicine, helping students of the field deepen their specialist knowledge.
Seoul Youth Center Dongdaemun
FreeStudy & youth space · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Hongneung Forest
FreePark · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's first arboretum. A lush, free forest trail with 100 years of history, best walked in spring and autumn.
Dongdaemun-gu Information Library
FreeLibrary · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongdaemun Youth Center
₩4,500Sports facility · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.
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.
