Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
National Gugak Museum
국립국악박물관
Museum · Seocho-gu
Opened in 1995, this is Korea's only museum devoted to traditional Korean music, displaying a wide range of gugak artifacts and instruments.
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Source: www.gugak.go.kr
Nearby in Seocho-gu
Daeseongsa Temple on Umyeonsan
FreeHistoric site · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A 1,600-year-old temple said to date from the reign of King Chimnyu of Baekje. A quiet, free retreat on the slopes of Umyeonsan.
Seoul Arts Center World Music Fountain
Partly freePlaza · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A free music fountain on the plaza of the Seoul Arts Center. Evening shows against Umyeonsan, with an open-air cafe mood.
ARKO Arts Archive
FreeMuseum · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A specialist institution for collecting, preserving and providing access to arts records, the ARKO Arts Archive gathers, conserves and makes available key documents tracing the course of modern and contemporary Korean art history.
Seoripul Youth Art Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Seoripul Youth Art Gallery.
Hanwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1993 as a Class 1 specialised art museum, Hanwon was founded with the personal funds of the late Ha Dong-hwan, honorary chairman of the Hanwon Group and founder of Dong-A Motor.
Umyeonsan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · 양재1동
The mountain forms the boundary of Seocho-dong, Bangbae-dong, Umyeon-dong and Yangjae-dong in Seocho-gu, and is named for its shape, said to resemble a dozing cow. Part of it is also called Gwanamsan after the Gatbawi rock found there
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.
