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Postage Stamp Museum
우표박물관
Museum · Jung-gu
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.
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Nearby in Jung-gu
Bank of Korea Money Museum
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Woori Bank Museum of Banking History
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Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum
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History Museum of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
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Other museums in Seoul
National Museum of Korea
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National Folk Museum of Korea
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Seoul Museum of History
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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
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A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.
Korean Film Museum
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Free museum covering 100 years of Korean cinema. The on-site film archive library screens classics at no charge.
