Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
National Land Development Exhibition Hall
국토발전전시관
Museum · Jung-gu
Korea refused to be defeated by the ruin and poverty left by the Korean War and achieved economic growth that astonished the world. The hall traces how the country's land and infrastructure changed and grew after the war.
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Nearby in Jung-gu
Ewha Girls' High School 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Home to Hwaam Hall, a performance venue.
Ewha Museum
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Agricultural Museum
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A museum devoted to farming, where traditional tools and the history of Korea's agricultural culture can be seen at a glance.
Deoksugung Palace
Free if eligibleHistoric site · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2
A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.
Paichai Hakdang History Museum
FreeMuseum · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Free museum in the 1916 red-brick East Hall, Korea's first modern school. Combine with a stroll along Jeongdong-gil and Deoksugung.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch
Partly freeArt gallery · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A municipal art museum preserving the facade of the old Supreme Court. On the Deoksugung stone wall walking route, with free permanent exhibitions.
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.
