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Bukchon Museum of Oriental Culture
북촌동양문화박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
The museum stands on the former home site of Maeng Sa-seong, the devoted son, incorruptible official and great scholar of King Sejong's reign, giving it unusual historical weight, and Bukchon Hanok Village
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Bukchon Museum of Daily Life
₩5,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
*About 1,000 items related to clothing / *about 1,000 related to food / *about 700 related to housing / *about 300 related to culture and the arts / *about 300 others
Seoul Hiking Tourism Center Bukaksan Branch
FreeCulture space · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A hiking information center at the foot of Bukaksan. The second-floor hanok lounge serves free traditional tea, and the Malbawi Observatory trail starts here.
Hanbyeokwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Founded in response to the art world's wish for a memorial museum honouring Woljeon, who devoted his life to Korean painting, with prominent cultural figures serving as founding members and foundation officers.
Bukchon Hanok Cheong
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Bukchon Hanok Cheong is a public hanok on the hillside at 11 Gahoe-dong, a rare sight in Bukchon.
Seoul Museum of Education
FreeMuseum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Free museum inside Jeongdok Public Library. Traces education history from the Joseon era to today; pairs well with a Bukchon walk.
Gahoe Minhwa Museum
FreeMuseum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2002, the museum collects and exhibits minhwa folk paintings that capture the lives and wishes of ordinary people.
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.
