Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
Konkuk University Museum
건국대학교 박물관
Museum · Gwangjin-gu
Founded in March 1963 as one of the university's basic cultural institutions, it collects, preserves and exhibits historical artifacts bearing the spirit of our ancestors, serving the university's faculty and staff
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Source: museum.konkuk.ac.kr
Nearby in Gwangjin-gu
Kyobo Book Centre, Konkuk University Star City
FreeCulture space · Konkuk Univ. Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
A large Kyobo bookstore in the basement of the Lotte Department Store at Konkuk University Station. A free indoor spot that's good for passing time on rainy days.
Gwangjin Culture and Arts Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Konkuk Univ. Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
Public indoor pool in Gwangjin-gu with a 6-lane, 25m adult pool, children's and toddler pools, and a warm bubble pool. Facilities include a water basketball hoop, a toddler slide and water polo goals. Open swim 3,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Seoul Children's Grand Park
Partly freePark · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A large city park with a free zoo, botanical garden, fountains and walking paths. You can spend a whole day here without the paid rides.
Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center
FreeCulture space · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A free hands-on center where you experience earthquakes, fires and typhoons. Next to Children's Grand Park, so it works as a one-day outing.
Sejong University Museum
FreeMuseum · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
When the school was reorganized as Sejong University in 1979, the museum was renamed the Sejong Museum.
Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin
FreeStudy & youth space · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
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.
