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Han Moo-sook Literary Museum
한무숙문학관
Museum · Jongno-gu
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Chang Myon House in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul
FreeHistoric site · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Olympic Memorial National Sports Center
₩5,500Sports facility · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m) with 6 lanes plus a children's pool. Open swim 5,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Straw and Plants Museum
₩5,000Museum · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Collects and displays everyday implements woven and plaited from straw and grasses. Straw-and-grass culture was created by farming people out of the needs of daily life. Egg holders plaited strand by strand from straw
Hanyang City Wall Hyehwa-dong Exhibition and Information Center
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The former residence of the Seoul mayor in Hyehwa-dong, remodelled and reopened as an exhibition and information center on the Hanyang City Wall.
Seoul Theater Center
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.
Catholic University of Korea Museum of Liturgy
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Founded in May 1989 to foster a correct understanding and transmission of Korean traditional thought and to redefine the historical mission of the Catholic Church in Korea.
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.
