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Hwajeong Museum
화정박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
The Hwajeong Museum grew out of the collection that its founder, the late Dr. Han Kwang-ho, known as Hwajeong, spent more than 40
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Other museums in Seoul
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National Folk Museum of Korea
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Seoul Museum of History
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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
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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.
