Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
Jeon Tae-il Memorial Hall
전태일기념관
Museum · Jongno-gu
The Beautiful Youth Jeon Tae-il Memorial Hall is a multipurpose labor facility built by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to revisit the historical significance of Jeon Tae-il, a turning point in the history of Korea's labor movement.
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Tapgol Park
FreePark · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)
Historic Site No. 354 and Seoul's first modern park. Built as Wongaksa Temple in the 13th year of King Sejo of Joseon, the site was turned into a park in 1897, the 34th year of King Gojong, by Brown, the British adviser to the finance ministry, and opened as a park in 1920
Chunwondang Museum of Korean Medicine
₩2,000Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)
Seoul Living Culture Center Nakwon
FreeCulture space · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Line 5)
A music-focused community space beneath the Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade. It runs an instrument lending scheme for the public and offers free practice rooms.
Beautiful Tea Museum
FreeMuseum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
A museum devoted to tea, set in a hanok in Insa-dong. The exhibition space is free, and you can rest at the tea house inside.
Sun Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Since opening in 1977, Sun Gallery has staged over 500 curated exhibitions, carefully selecting works by a wide range of artists across painting, sculpture, installation and media art.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeCulture space · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4
A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.
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.
