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Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea
식민지역사박물관
Museum · Yongsan-gu
The first museum specializing in the Japanese colonial period, recording and exhibiting the history of imperial Japan's plunder, the crimes of collaborators, and the proud history of the anti-Japanese resistance. This precious historical and cultural space
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Nearby in Yongsan-gu
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 10 June 1971 around some 300 artefacts collected and held by Sookmyung Women's University, the museum covers culture, art and antiquities.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Dedicated to raising appreciation and awareness of embroidery and textile art, the museum has exhibition halls, a library, a dyeing conservation lab, classrooms and an information centre for display, education and research.
Hyochang Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Hyochang Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6)
Outdoor badminton court in Yongsan-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Yongsan Kkumnamu Library
FreeLibrary · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Yongsan-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center
FreeStudy & youth space · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
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.
