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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korean History
근현대사기념관
Museum · Gangbuk-gu
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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
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Seoul Museum of History
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