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National Customs Museum
국립관세박물관
Museum · Gangnam-gu
Opened in August 2000 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Korea Customs Service, the museum preserves the history of customs houses and customs administration and promotes the agency's standing and international image.
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Source: www.customs.go.kr
Nearby in Gangnam-gu
Nonhyeon Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu Office Stn. (Line 7, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeCulture space · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.
Horim Museum, Sinsa Branch
₩10,000Museum · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
The memorial hall displays the life, achievements and personal effects of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, independence activist, visionary and enduring teacher of the Korean people, along with a range of programmes.
Coreana Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Apgujeong Stn. (Line 3)
Located on the first basement and second floors of Space C, the Coreana Museum of Art opened in November 2003 to support the arts as a corporation and to connect with the public through art,
Coreana Cosmetics Museum
₩5,000Museum · Apgujeong 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.
