Wooseok Museum

Museum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Yonsei University Museum, with its long history and tradition, opened in 1924.

Museum · 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.

Museum · 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.

Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seodaemun-gu. 5 courts.

Mountain & 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.

Culture space · Gajwa Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Seoul's first creative space dedicated to literature. Four buildings of writing studios plus an outdoor stage, book cafe and garden make it good for both literary events and a stroll.

Yongsan-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.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jung-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.