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성신여자대학교 박물관
Museum · Seongbuk-gu
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Source: www.sungshin.ac.kr
Gaeunsan Park
FreePark · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Designated on March 12, 1940, Gaeunsan Park is a hillside park with the character of a village hill. It is ringed by Donam-dong, Anam-dong and Jongam-dong, sits next to Sungshin Women's University and Korea University, and covers 297,926 square metres
Gaeunsan Sports Center
₩4,500Sports facility · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Seongbuk-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool and an 11m children's pool. Open swim 4,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Donam Culture and Sports Center
₩10,000Sports facility · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.
Bomunsupgil Library
FreeLibrary · Bomun Stn. (Line 6, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Haeoreum Library
FreeLibrary · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Korea University Museum
FreeMuseum · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)
The first university museum in Korea, this general museum holds some 100,000 items spanning history, archaeology, folklore and art.
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.