Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
Straw and Plants Museum
짚풀생활사박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
Collects and displays everyday implements woven and plaited from straw and grasses. Straw-and-grass culture was created by farming people out of the needs of daily life. Egg holders plaited strand by strand from straw
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Seoul Theater Center
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.
Chang Myon House in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul
FreeHistoric site · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Han Moo-sook Literary Museum
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Seoul Artist Support Center
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Its art lounge for artists is open to anyone as a place to rest and read. In the heart of Daehangno, a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station.
Studio Blue
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.
Catholic University of Korea Museum of Liturgy
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Founded in May 1989 to foster a correct understanding and transmission of Korean traditional thought and to redefine the historical mission of the Catholic Church in Korea.
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.
