National Aviation Museum of Korea
국립항공박물관
Museum · Gangseo-gu
Korea's only national aviation museum, next to Gimpo Airport. Real aircraft on display and flight simulators, free as part of the permanent exhibition.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
Nearby in Gangseo-gu
Gonghang-dong Culture and Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Songjeong Stn. (Line 5)
Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu, on two basement and two above-ground floors, with a 5-lane 25m adult pool, a 1-lane 25m rehabilitation pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 3,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Space K Seoul
₩8,000Art gallery · Magok Stn. (Line 5)
Space K is Kolon's arts and culture sharing space, established in 2011.
Onggigol Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Sinbanghwa Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Gaehwasan Observatory
FreeViewpoint · Gaehwasan Stn. (Line 5)
A designated Seoul viewpoint at the 131m summit, looking out over Banghwa Bridge, the Han River, Haengju Fortress, World Cup Park and Bukhansan.
Kkwonggogae Park
FreePark · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)
Park overview: Kkwonggogae Park has outstanding natural surroundings, but its terrain and slopes limit what facilities can be built. Neighbouring Banghwa Park is already facility-oriented with a wide range of amenities, so Kkwonggogae Park
Seoul Youth Center Gangseo
FreeStudy & youth space · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
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.
