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Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music
서울우리소리박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
A museum where you can see and hear the regional folk songs that carry the sentiment of the Korean people.
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Source: museum.seoul.go.kr
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Changdeokgung Palace
Free if eligibleHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3
A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.
Nakseonjae Hall at Changdeokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Nakseonjae stands on the boundary between Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung. The large Nakseonjae sits at the far left, with Seokbokheon and Sugangjae adjoining to its right, and flower beds behind them.
Injeongjeon Hall, Changdeokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
History
Tteok Museum
₩3,000Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)
■ Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30).
Unhyeongung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
The private residence of Heungseon Daewongun, where King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong held their wedding ceremony. Admission free, right outside Anguk Station Exit 4.
Tapgol Art Museum at Seoul Senior Welfare Center
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
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.
