Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
Hansaengyeon Life Science Museum
한생연생명과학박물관
Museum · Yangcheon-gu
Run by the 21st Century Life Science Culture Foundation, a non-profit foundation licensed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, this was Korea's first life science museum, opening in April 2006.
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Omok Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Omokgyo Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor basketball court in Yangcheon-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seoul Youth Center Yangcheon
FreeStudy & youth space · Omokgyo Stn. (Line 5)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Yangcheon Park Book Rest Stop
FreeLibrary · Sinjeongnegeori Stn. (Line 2)
A free reading retreat in a glass building among the trees, great for browsing books with children. Pairs well with a walk in the park.
Seoul Mokdong Youth Center
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Public indoor pool with open swim.
Anyangcheon Sports and Ecology Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Dorimcheon Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor basketball court in Yangcheon-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.
Yangcheon Community Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)
Public indoor pool in Yangcheon-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool and a three-lane 13m toddler pool. Open swim is 3,500 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
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.
