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History Museum of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
샬트르성바오로수녀회 역사박물관
Museum · Jung-gu
The museum collects and studies the belongings and records of sisters who devoted their lives to spreading the Christian message in new cultures, conveying Christian culture through the visual language of exhibition.
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Nearby in Jung-gu
Myeongdong Cathedral
FreeHistoric site · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 8, Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 5
The Gothic cathedral that symbolises Korean Catholicism. The heated and cooled sanctuary is a good break from Myeongdong shopping, and the basement 1898 arcade has cafes and restaurants.
Seoul YWCA Sports Center
₩8,000Sports facility · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2)
Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.
Seoul Film Center
Partly freeCulture space · Euljiro 3-ga Stn. (Lines 2, 3) / Chungmuro Stn. (Line 4)
Seoul's film complex in Chungmuro, opened in 2025. It has three screening rooms including one for 35mm film, plus a cinema lounge, special exhibition hall, multipurpose room on the 7th floor, archive on the 9th and Cinema Sky, a rooftop open-air theater on the 10th. The lounge and exhibitions are free.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeMuseum · 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.
Chungmuro Media Center Oh! Zemidong
FreeCulture space · Chungmuro Stn. (Lines 3, 4; inside station)
A public film and media space underground at Chungmuro Station. Independent, art-house and short films screen free in a small theatre, and archive DVDs can be viewed free too. Inside the ticket gates, so ideal for escaping rain, heat or cold.
Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum
₩8,000Museum · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 27 October 1998 on the slopes of Namsan, the Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is Korea's only textile art museum, holding a wide range of Korean and international textile artworks. Its founder is Kim Soon-hee, director of Jeil Cultural Center.
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.
Korean Film Museum
FreeMapo-gu · Digital Media City Stn. (Line 6, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free museum covering 100 years of Korean cinema. The on-site film archive library screens classics at no charge.
