Tteok Museum

Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Between Changdeokgung Palace and Jongno 3-ga Station, the Korea Saekdong Museum opened on March 5, 2014, based on some 30 years of research into saekdong striped fabric and the collection amassed by researcher Kim Ok-hyun

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A museum where you can see and hear the regional folk songs that carry the sentiment of the Korean people.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

The private residence of Heungseon Daewongun, where King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong held their wedding ceremony. Admission free, right outside Anguk Station Exit 4.

Culture space · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Line 5)

A music-focused community space beneath the Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade. It runs an instrument lending scheme for the public and offers free practice rooms.

Museum · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5)

Historic site · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4

A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.

Yongsan-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.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jung-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.