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Korea Saekdong Museum
한국색동박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
Between Changdeokgung Palace and Jongno 3-ga Station, the Korea Saekdong Museum opened on March 5, 2014, based on some 30 years of research into saekdong striped fabric and the collection amassed by researcher Kim Ok-hyun
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Tteok Museum
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■ Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30).
Jongmyo Shrine
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A music-focused community space beneath the Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade. It runs an instrument lending scheme for the public and offers free practice rooms.
Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music
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Changgyeonggung Palace
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Other museums in Seoul
National Museum of Korea
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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
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
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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.
