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Seoul Museum of Education
서울교육박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
Free museum inside Jeongdok Public Library. Traces education history from the Joseon era to today; pairs well with a Bukchon walk.
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Source: edumuseum.sen.go.kr
Nearby in Jongno-gu
Jeongdok Public Library
FreeLibrary · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Baek In-je House
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Gahoe Minhwa Museum
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Myeongin Museum
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World Jewellery Museum
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Ornaments are humankind's oldest companion, found wherever civilisation flourished. As early as 40,000 years ago our ancestors used animal hides, teeth and bones taken from the hunt.
Bukchon Hanok Cheong
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Bukchon Hanok Cheong is a public hanok on the hillside at 11 Gahoe-dong, a rare sight in Bukchon.
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.
