Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
탄허기념불교박물관
Museum · Gangnam-gu
The museum honors the scholarship and virtue of the great master Tanheo, who reconciled the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism, displaying his personal effects, books and translated works.
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Source: www.tanheo.org
Gangnam-gu Motgol Library
FreeLibrary · 세곡동
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangnam Sports and Culture Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim.
Dodam Children's Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · 세곡동
Outdoor badminton courts in Gangnam-gu. 3 courts. Open 24 hours.
Suseo Youth Center
₩6,000Sports facility · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public indoor pool in Gangnam-gu with a five-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Yulhyeon Park
FreePark · Bokjeong Stn. (Line 8, Suin-Bundang Line)
In the southeastern part of the Segok District 2 area, the northern section next to the apartment blocks has a wide lawn plaza, a landmark park management building and a reading rest area for relaxed breaks, while the southern section
Gwangpyeong Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
Designated around the burial ground of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 48, the park sits on the northeast side of Daemosan. The grounds hold some 70 clan tombs, including those of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong and of Bangbeon, Grand Prince Muan and son of King Taejo
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.