Seoul Education Science Center
서울특별시교육청과학전시관
Museum · Gwanak-gu
A free science center next to Nakseongdae. With an astronomical observatory and an ecology greenhouse, it fills half a day with kids.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
Nearby in Gwanak-gu
Nakseongdae Park
FreePark · Nakseongdae Stn. (Line 2)
A park on the birthplace of General Gang Gam-chan. Pair the blue-tiled Anguksa shrine with the free exhibition hall.
Gwanak Community Sports Center
₩3,410Sports facility · Nakseongdae Stn. (Line 2)
Public indoor pool in Gwanak-gu. Six-lane adult pool and a two-lane toddler pool. Open swim is 3,410 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seoul National University Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Stn. (Line 2) + bus
Contemporary art for free in a cantilevered building designed by Rem Koolhaas. Combine it with a campus stroll.
Seoul National University Museum
FreeMuseum · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)
Excavated artefacts from major sites including Jeongok-ri in Yeoncheon, Osan-ri in Yangyang, Heunam-ri in Yeoju, the Goguryeo fortresses around Achasan, and the Seokchon-dong Tombs and Mongchontoseong Fortress in Seoul, along with the Geunyeokhwahwi albums compiled by Oh Se-chang.
Gwanak Central Library
FreeLibrary · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)
Public library in Gwanak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Youth Center Gwanak
FreeStudy & youth space · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Venture Town Stn. (Sillim Line)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
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.
