Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
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Museum · Eunpyeong-gu
A new kind of literary venue open to all, the hall honours the literary legacy of writer Lee Ho-cheol and serves as a cultural complex where literature and the arts come together.
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Eunpyeong Cheongyeoul Swimming Pool
₩4,000Sports facility · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Adult pool (20 m, 5 lanes); see the website for details. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seoul Youth Center Eunpyeong
FreeStudy & youth space · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Eunpyeong-gu Public Library
FreeLibrary · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Bulgwang Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
With handsome Bukhansan to the north and, to the west, the green belt of Bongsan and World Cup Park leading on to the Han River, Seoul's pride, this neighbourhood park sits in the middle of the city's living area, ringed by arterial roads such as Tongil-ro and Bulgwang-ro and by dense housing
Multicultural Museum
₩10,000Museum · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
The Multicultural Museum displays landmarks, traditional costumes, instruments, dolls and currencies from around the world, along with world traditions, dance, dress and food.
GTX Yeonsin 849 Plaza, formerly Mulbit Park
FreePlaza · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.
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.