Beautiful Tea Museum
아름다운 차박물관
Museum · Jongno-gu
A museum devoted to tea, set in a hanok in Insa-dong. The exhibition space is free, and you can rest at the tea house inside.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
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Tapgol Park
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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
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
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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.
