무계원
Culture space · Jongno-gu
A traditional culture space in Buam-dong. Built using materials from the old Ojinam hanok, with the courtyard and exhibitions free to look around.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
Yookeum Roof Tile Museum
₩5,000Museum · 부암동
Opened in 2008, Korea's only museum devoted to collecting, researching and exhibiting decorative roof-end tiles, with some 5,000 roof tiles, 2,000 pottery figurines, plus ceramics, earthenware and costume materials. Founded
Cheongun Literature Library
FreeLibrary · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A hanok library on the slopes of Inwangsan. Photo spots at the pavilion and artificial waterfall, easily combined with a Buam-dong and Yun Dong-ju Literary House walk.
Yun Dong-ju Literature House
FreeMuseum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A memorial to the poet Yun Dong-ju on the slopes of Inwangsan, converted from the former Cheongun water pressure station. The adjoining Poet's Hill offers views over Seoul.
Mokin Museum Mokseokwon
₩10,000Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2006 in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, the Mokin Museum moved to Buam-dong in 2019 and reopened as Mokin Museum Mokseokwon.
Zaha Museum
FreeArt gallery · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
The highest-set art museum in Seoul, just five minutes from the city center.
Inwangsan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Inwangsan stands 338.2m high and is known for its unusually exposed granite. With the main mountain of Gyeongbokgung at the centre, Inwangsan is the White Tiger of the right among Seoul's four inner mountains, while Namsan, the facing mountain, has very gentle ridges, and the Blue Dragon of the left...

Hyundai Card Music Library
Free if eligibleYongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)
A music library with some 10,000 vinyl records and rare albums. An Itaewon hotspot you can enjoy free with a card or just the DIVE app.

Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 2
A cultural complex in the restored old Seoul Station building. The Renaissance-style architecture is a sight in itself, with free special exhibitions year-round. In front of Seoul Station.
Oil Tank Culture Park
FreeMapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6) Exit 2
A cultural park converted from a former oil storage depot. Unusual walks between the giant tanks, free exhibitions and a lawn, with weekend markets and performances.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeJongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4
A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeGangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.