Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
연세대학교신촌캠퍼스박물관
Museum · Seodaemun-gu
Yonsei University Museum, with its long history and tradition, opened in 1924.
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Source: museum.yonsei.ac.kr
Geumhwa Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seodaemun-gu. 5 courts.
Ewha Womans University Museum
FreeMuseum · Ewha Womans University Stn. (Line 2) Exit 2
Free university museum of ceramics, paintings and more. Easily combined with a look at the campus landmark ECC.
Ewha Womans University Natural History Museum
FreeMuseum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's first natural history museum, with a total floor area of 1,980 sq m and a collection of about 57,000 specimens.
Ansan Mountain
FreeMountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A low mountain climbed from the Bongwonsa Temple side of Seodaemun. From the beacon mound at the summit, Inwangsan and Bukhansan line up in a row.
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.
Wooseok Museum
FreeMuseum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)
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.