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Yookeum Roof Tile Museum
유금와당박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
Opened in 2008, Korea's only museum devoted to collecting, researching and exhibiting decorative roof-end tiles, with some 5,000 roof tiles, 2,000 pottery figurines, plus ceramics, earthenware and costume materials. Founded
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Mugyewon
FreeCulture space · 부암동
A traditional culture space in Buam-dong. Built using materials from the old Ojinam hanok, with the courtyard and exhibitions free to look around.
Yun Dong-ju Literature House
FreeMuseum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A memorial to the poet Yun Dong-ju on the slopes of Inwangsan, converted from the former Cheongun water pressure station. The adjoining Poet's Hill offers views over Seoul.
Cheongun Literature Library
FreeLibrary · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A hanok library on the slopes of Inwangsan. Photo spots at the pavilion and artificial waterfall, easily combined with a Buam-dong and Yun Dong-ju Literary House walk.
Mokin Museum Mokseokwon
₩10,000Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2006 in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, the Mokin Museum moved to Buam-dong in 2019 and reopened as Mokin Museum Mokseokwon.
Zaha Museum
FreeArt gallery · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
The highest-set art museum in Seoul, just five minutes from the city center.
Baeksasil Valley
FreeStream & walk · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Hongje Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A hidden secret garden in the city. An ecological conservation area home to salamanders, with a clear stream and the ruins of a scholar's villa. Part of the Buam-dong and Baekseokdongcheon route.
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.
