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매헌윤봉길의사기념관
Museum · Seocho-gu
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Yangjae Citizens' Forest (Maeheon Citizens' Forest)
FreePark · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Dense woodland rarely found in the city centre. The autumn tunnels of ginkgo and maple are a well-known free photo spot.
Seocho-gu Yangjae Library
FreeLibrary · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Culture and Arts Park
FreePark · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Laid out in Zone 3 of Maeheon Citizens' Forest, the Culture and Arts Park broke ground in March 1993 and was completed in October 1994. Used by some 140,000 people a year, it is a valued patch of green in the city. The lawn plaza at its center (35
Eonnam Culture and Sports Center
₩6,000Sports facility · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seocho Sports Complex
₩5,500Sports facility · 양재2동
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,500 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Gwanmunsa Temple Buddhist Art Museum
FreeMuseum · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
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.