Rainy days
Free indoor places in Seoul for a rainy day 433
Somewhere dry and free to spend a wet afternoon — museums, libraries, covered culture spaces.
Seoul Metropolitan Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.
Starfield Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)
Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.
Jeongdok Public Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · 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.
Namsan Library
FreeLibrary · Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.
Jongno Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.
Seongdong District Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
A quiet neighbourhood library on a hill in Haengdang-dong. A free climate-controlled rest stop between Seongsu and Seoul Forest outings.
Hyundai Card Music Library
Free if eligibleCulture space · Yongsan-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.
National Library of Korea
Free if eligibleLibrary · Seocho-gu · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9), Banpo Stn. (Line 7)
The national library with Korea's largest collection. With just an ID you get a day of free access to vast materials and comfortable reading rooms.
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeMuseum · Yongsan-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
FreeMuseum · Jongno-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
FreeMuseum · Jongno-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
FreeMuseum · Jongno-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.
MMCA Seoul
Free if eligibleArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1
Samcheong-dong's flagship contemporary art museum. Time your visit for Culture Day or Wednesday and Saturday evenings and it's free.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch
Partly freeArt gallery · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A municipal art museum preserving the facade of the old Supreme Court. On the Deoksugung stone wall walking route, with free permanent exhibitions.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-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.
Leeum Museum of Art
Partly freeArt gallery · Yongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6) Exit 1
The Samsung Foundation of Culture's flagship museum. The best tip: see the traditional art permanent collection, full of national treasures, for free.
Korean Film Museum
FreeMuseum · Mapo-gu · Digital Media City Stn. (Line 6, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free museum covering 100 years of Korean cinema. The on-site film archive library screens classics at no charge.
Ewha Womans University Museum
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Ewha Womans University Stn. (Line 2) Exit 2
Free university museum of ceramics, paintings and more. Easily combined with a look at the campus landmark ECC.
Cheonggyecheon Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongdong-gu · Yongdu Stn. / Sindap Stn. (Line 2 branch)
Free museum on the history and restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Pairs well with the neighbouring Shanty Town Experience Hall and a walk along the stream.
Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeCulture space · Jung-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.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeCulture space · Jongno-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.
Heojun Museum
Free if eligibleMuseum · Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
A Gangseo-gu district museum on the life of Heo Jun, author of the Donguibogam, and on Korean medicine. Visit on a free day and it costs nothing.
Gangdong-gu Haegong Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gangdong Stn. (Line 5)
Gangdong-gu's flagship district library. Study or read all day for free in heated, air-conditioned reading rooms.
Seoul Baekje Museum
FreeMuseum · Songpa-gu · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)
A museum of Baekje history beside Mongchontoseong Fortress in Olympic Park. Free exhibitions with heating and air conditioning make it ideal with kids.
Gangdong Arts Center Art Gallery
Partly freeArt gallery · Gangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.
National Palace Museum of Korea
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Joseon royal treasures displayed at the entrance to Gyeongbokgung. Free and indoors, it pairs well with the palace on a rainy day.
Bank of Korea Money Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
The 1912 Renaissance-style former bank building, a listed heritage site, is a sight in itself. Easiest to reach by subway.
Woori Bank Museum of Banking History
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
A small free museum in the basement of Woori Bank's head office. Open weekdays only, so a lunchtime visit works best.
Seoul Museum of Education
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Free museum inside Jeongdok Public Library. Traces education history from the Joseon era to today; pairs well with a Bukchon walk.
Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeCulture space · Gangnam-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.
Seoul Book Bogo
FreeCulture space · Songpa-gu · Jamsillaru Stn. (Line 2)
Free secondhand book space where the tunnel-like arched shelves holding 130,000 books are the photo spot. Focused on curation and pop-ups.
Choi Sunu House
FreeHistoric site · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The Hyegok Choi Sunu Memorial House is the old home where Choi Sunu, celebrated author of "Leaning on the Entasis Pillar of Muryangsujeon," lived from 1976 until his death in 1984. In 2002
Nam June Paik Memorial House
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)
The site of the Changsin-dong house where Nam June Paik lived from 1937 to 1950. A hanok built in 1960 was renovated and opened in 2017, with the permanent exhibition Megatron Rhapsody free to view.
Dilkusha, the House of Albert Taylor
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A 1920s Western-style house with a story tied to Korea's independence movement. A 400-year-old ginkgo tree stands beside it.
Cinematheque KOFA (Korean Film Archive)
FreeCulture space · Mapo-gu · Digital Media City Stn. (Line 6, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The permanent cinematheque of the national film archive. Korean classics, world masterpieces and special programmes screen free of charge year-round in two halls with 471 seats. The Korean Film Museum and film library in the same building are also free.
Yeouido Brighton Library
FreeCulture space · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouinaru Stn. (Line 5)
Built on the site of the former MBC headquarters. Three sides are laid out on a single level around a sunken plaza, bringing daylight into the basement. Yeouido's first large public cultural facility.
Gongjung Pyeongsang
FreeCulture space · Nowon-gu · Nowon Stn. (Lines 4, 7)
A raised platform in the lobby of Nowon-gu Office, floating between the first and second floors, where you can sit and look down on the vertical garden, with an LP listening room alongside. The lobby holds about 2,500 books you can read without checking them out, plus the Nowon 437 book cafe.
Audium
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
The world's first audio museum, from Edison's phonograph to 20th-century vintage audio, seen on a 90-minute docent tour that includes actual listening sessions. The building was designed by Kengo Kuma. Free, but all seats must be booked in advance and competition is fierce.
Jaeganjeong
FreeCulture space · Gangbuk-gu · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)
A waterside cultural space on the Ui Stream. Behind 40m of floor-to-ceiling glass you can listen to LPs or read comics with views of the stream and Bukhansan. A cafe, book zone and LP listening zone share one floor, and exhibitions run year-round. It connects directly to the walking path and Baengnyeon Market, making it easy to combine.
Dogok Information Culture Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Yangjae Stn. (Line 3, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Seongnae Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gangdong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Myungsung Church Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gubeundari Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Deungbit Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geulbit Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gwanak-gu · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Gwanak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gwangjin Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gunja-dong Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Gunja Stn. (Lines 5, 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Achasan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jayang 4-dong Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jayang Hangang Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Jayang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Junggok Culture and Sports Center Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Junggok Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro Miracle Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Guro Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hakmaeul Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongdaemun-gu Information Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Baebongsan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seongdong-gu Geumho Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Singeumho Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seongdong-gu Yongdap Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Dapsimni Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Songpa Wirye Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gaeul Health Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Sinjeong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Haemaji History Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gusan-dong Library Village
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Gusan Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Across the Stream to the Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Euntteurak Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Eunpyeong-gu Public Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Eunpyeong New Town Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Eungam Information Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeungsan Information Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Jeungsan Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yongsan Urban Memory Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Sinyongsan Stn. (Line 4)
The exhibition floor traces Yongsan's urban transformation and the Yongsan disaster through material collected on the Yongsan base
Gongpyeong Urban Archaeology Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Korea Bonsai Museum
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu
Nam-Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Gwanak-gu · Sadang Stn. (Lines 2, 4)
Nam-Seoul Museum of Art is steeped in history and invites you to linger.
Konkuk University Museum
FreeMuseum · Gwangjin-gu · Konkuk Univ. Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
Founded in March 1963 as one of the university's basic cultural institutions, it collects, preserves and exhibits historical artifacts bearing the spirit of our ancestors, serving the university's faculty and staff
Hakgojae Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1988, Hakgojae has advanced the beauty and value of Korean traditional art under the motto "learn from the old, create the new."
Korea Craft Culture Promotion Institute
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Established in 2000 under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to promote cultural tourism products by discovering, producing, publicising, distributing and selling high-quality, internationally competitive goods
National Hangeul Museum
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
※ Closed for one year for renovation.
Yoolizzy Craft Museum
FreeArt gallery · Seocho-gu · Seonbawi Stn. (Line 4)
A non-profit museum devoted to metal craft, aiming to be a hub of Korea's contemporary craft movement.
Nanji Residency, Seoul Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Mapo-gu
Nanji Residency is a residency support space for artists.
Seoul City Wall Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Dongdaemun Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
Set in Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, the Seoul City Wall Museum covers the history and culture of the city wall from the Joseon period to today, with permanent and special exhibition halls, an archive and a study room. The Seoul City Wall
POSCO Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Gangnam-gu · Seolleung Stn. (Line 2, Suin-Bundang Line)
POSCO Art Museum leads the way in putting "art in daily life, daily life in art" into practice.
Coreana Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Gangnam-gu · Apgujeong Stn. (Line 3)
Located on the first basement and second floors of Space C, the Coreana Museum of Art opened in November 2003 to support the arts as a corporation and to connect with the public through art,
Agricultural Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A museum devoted to farming, where traditional tools and the history of Korea's agricultural culture can be seen at a glance.
Kansong Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened in 1938 as Korea's first modern private art museum, Kansong remains one of the country's leading private museums. The Kansong collection
OCI Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3), Exit 6
OCI Museum of Art fulfils the social role of an art museum as a hub of cultural activity, presenting in-depth exhibitions and supporting artists to help Korean contemporary art grow.
Museum of Korean Banking History
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
Founded by Shinhan Bank in 1997, Korea's first museum devoted to financial history offers an overview of the country's banking development and helps the general public and students understand it.
Seongbuk Choi Man-lin Museum
FreeArt gallery · Seongbuk-gu · Bukhansan Bomun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line), Exit 2
A district-run museum dedicated to Choi Man-lin, one of Korea's leading sculptors, who worked here for 30 years.
Shamanism Museum
FreeMuseum · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)
Seoripul Youth Art Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Seoripul Youth Art Gallery.
Hanyang University Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongdong-gu · Hanyang Univ. Stn. (Line 2), Exit 2, 2-min walk
Since its founding in 1978, Hanyang University Museum has continuously excavated, collected, preserved and researched valuable cultural heritage.
Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Gangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
The memorial hall displays the life, achievements and personal effects of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, independence activist, visionary and enduring teacher of the Korean people, along with a range of programmes.
Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
Established to honour the spirit and will of Ahn Jung-geun, who gave his life fighting for Korea's independence under Japanese rule, and managed by the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Association. Built in 1970, the hall opened in 1971.
Digital Pavilion
FreeCulture space · Mapo-gu · Susaek Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
IT, the delightful technology that changes the world - IT reaches many people in many different forms.
Chosun Ilbo Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Opened in April 1988, the Chosun Ilbo Art Museum stages dozens of in-house exhibitions, invitational shows and rented exhibitions each year, giving artists a place to present their work and the public a place to see it.
Gallery Hyundai
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A gallery specialising in fine art, founded in April 1970, it has played a pivotal role in developing Korean contemporary art and bringing it to the world, representing Korean art for over 30 years.
Sogang University Museum
FreeMuseum · Mapo-gu · Daeheung Stn. (Line 6)
Total floor area of 99.194 sq m, with a collection of some 1,500 objects. Opened on 2 February 1974.
Electricity Museum
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Yangjae Stn. (Line 3, Sinbundang Line)
A systematic record of more than 100 years of Korean electricity history, preserving it and conveying the value of electric power.
Catholic University of Korea Museum of Liturgy
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Founded in May 1989 to foster a correct understanding and transmission of Korean traditional thought and to redefine the historical mission of the Catholic Church in Korea.
Seongbuk Seonjam Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The Seonjamdan altar site, Historic Site No. 83, is where Lady Seoreung was honoured as the goddess of sericulture and rites were held during the Joseon dynasty.
Doosan Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Jongno 5-ga Stn. (Line 1)
A non-profit institution opened in 2007, Doosan Gallery is based in Seoul and runs exhibitions along with programmes at home and abroad such as the Doosan Curator Workshop and Doosan Residency.
Kyung Hee University Natural History Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun-gu · Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Stn. (Line 1)
Open since 1978, the museum addresses the distance from nature created by industrialisation and urbanisation.
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 10 June 1971 around some 300 artefacts collected and held by Sookmyung Women's University, the museum covers culture, art and antiquities.
Ewha Womans University Natural History Museum
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's first natural history museum, with a total floor area of 1,980 sq m and a collection of about 57,000 specimens.
Korea Army Museum
FreeMuseum · Nowon-gu · Bonghwasan Stn. (Line 6)
Korea's only museum specialising in military history, devoted to collecting, preserving, exhibiting and researching military cultural heritage.
Art Center Nabi
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
The rise of digital media and information technology has reshaped daily life and accelerated a paradigm shift in art and culture, with new media transforming earlier forms of artistic expression.
Sun Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Since opening in 1977, Sun Gallery has staged over 500 curated exhibitions, carefully selecting works by a wide range of artists across painting, sculpture, installation and media art.
Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun-gu · Jegi-dong Stn. (Line 1)
Located on the site of Bojewon, a Joseon-era relief and medical institution, in Korea's largest herbal medicine distribution district, this district-run museum of Dongdaemun-gu displays traditional Korean medicine artefacts and medicinal herbs.
Yonsei University Museum, Sinchon Campus
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Yonsei University Museum, with its long history and tradition, opened in 1924.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Dedicated to raising appreciation and awareness of embroidery and textile art, the museum has exhibition halls, a library, a dyeing conservation lab, classrooms and an information centre for display, education and research.
Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
The Buddhist Art Museum's inaugural special exhibition is the first in the Three Jewels series on Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, built around the theme of 'Buddha' and the idea that anyone can become one.
Sangmyung University Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu
The collection brings together relics gathered by founder Dr. Bae Sang-myung, donations from Kim Dae-hwan, Fukuda Eiko and other supporters, and finds from excavations and site surveys.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Officially opened on 28 March 2019.
Jongno-gu Go Hui-dong Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
The house of Go Hui-dong, pen name Chungok, Korea's first Western-style painter.
Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A museum where you can see and hear the regional folk songs that carry the sentiment of the Korean people.
Ham Seok-heon Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)
Tapgol Art Museum at Seoul Senior Welfare Center
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Jeon Tae-il Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Euljiro 3-ga Stn. (Lines 2, 3)
The Beautiful Youth Jeon Tae-il Memorial Hall is a multipurpose labor facility built by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to revisit the historical significance of Jeon Tae-il, a turning point in the history of Korea's labor movement.
Parasite Museum
FreeMuseum · Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Seoul City Hall Sky Plaza Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Sayuksin History Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongjak-gu · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)
A space honoring the loyalty of the Six Martyred Ministers and other subjects who gave their lives to restore Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. The first floor has a screening room showing a documentary drawn from their records, plus an educational area.
Jungnang Art Center
FreeArt gallery · Jungnang-gu · Mangu Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 host shows on a wide range of themes, with works spanning modern to contemporary art.
Lee Han-yeol Memorial Museum
FreeMuseum · Mapo-gu · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)
The museum holds Lee Han-yeol's personal effects along with materials from the June 1987 Democracy Movement.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korean History
FreeMuseum · Gangbuk-gu · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Kim Chung-up House of Architectural Culture
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Studio Blue
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.
G Valley Industrial Museum
FreeMuseum · Guro-gu · Guro Digital Complex Stn. (Line 2)
The museum traces the area's story from the old Guro Industrial Complex to today's Seoul Digital Industrial Complex.
Seoul Museum of Art Archives
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu
An art museum devoted to preserving and researching the history of art, collecting records and materials that follow the traces left by individual artists and groups.
Sejong University Museum
FreeMuseum · Gwangjin-gu · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
When the school was reorganized as Sejong University in 1979, the museum was renamed the Sejong Museum.
Sanggye Art Madang
FreeArt gallery · Nowon-gu · Nowon Stn. (Lines 4, 7)
Kim Daljin Art Archives and Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu
The museum organizes and preserves source materials on Korean contemporary art, provides art information, and tracks currents in the art world based on accurate records.
Kyung Hee University Central Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Since opening in 1955, the museum has centered on archaeology, history and folklore.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Nowon-gu · Hagye Stn. (Line 7)
An art space showing contemporary art, giving the university community and local residents a chance to enjoy culture.
Han Ik-hwan Seoul Art Museum
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)
Hanyang City Wall Hyehwa-dong Exhibition and Information Center
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The former residence of the Seoul mayor in Hyehwa-dong, remodelled and reopened as an exhibition and information center on the Hanyang City Wall.
Hanyang Women's University Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Seongdong-gu · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)
Haengwon Gallery, located on the 1st floor of the library.
Gochon Lee Jong-kun Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Personal effects and records of Lee Jong-kun, founder of Chong Kun Dang.
Buddhist Central Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Founded by the Jogye Order, Korea's leading Buddhist order, and opened in 2007. It sits near Jogyesa, the central temple of Korean Buddhism, and the Joseon-era palaces Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.
Gyeonghuigung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A designated historic site, Gyeonghuigung served as a secondary palace in the late Joseon period.
Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. (Lines 2, 4, 5)
In October 1925, Gyeongseong Stadium first opened on the eastern side of the Hanyang City Wall.
Baek In-je House
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Bukchon Hanok Cheong
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Bukchon Hanok Cheong is a public hanok on the hillside at 11 Gahoe-dong, a rare sight in Bukchon.
Seongbuk Young Art Space
FreeArt gallery · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The first annex of Seongbuk Museum of Art, created as a living space for creation that supports and nurtures visual artists and keeps experimentation alive across many forms of practice.
Gahoe Minhwa Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2002, the museum collects and exhibits minhwa folk paintings that capture the lives and wishes of ordinary people.
Gwanmunsa Temple Buddhist Art Museum
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Kyung Hee University Museum of Korean Medicine History
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The museum displays materials tracing the history of Korean medicine, helping students of the field deepen their specialist knowledge.
Nakseonjae Hall at Changdeokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Nakseonjae stands on the boundary between Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung. The large Nakseonjae sits at the far left, with Seokbokheon and Sugangjae adjoining to its right, and flower beds behind them.
Wooseok Museum
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)
National Customs Museum
FreeMuseum · Gangnam-gu · Hakdong Stn. (Line 7)
Opened in August 2000 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Korea Customs Service, the museum preserves the history of customs houses and customs administration and promotes the agency's standing and international image.
ARKO Arts Archive
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
A specialist institution for collecting, preserving and providing access to arts records, the ARKO Arts Archive gathers, conserves and makes available key documents tracing the course of modern and contemporary Korean art history.
Han Moo-sook Literary Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Chang Myon House in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Choi Kyu-hah House
FreeHistoric site · Mapo-gu · Mangwon Stn. (Line 6)
National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 413 / Built in 1972.
Sujeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Sujeongjeon stands west of Geunjeongjeon, with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion to its north.
Kookmin University Myongwon Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Bukhansan Bogungmun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Welcome to the Garden of Tea.
Seoul National University Museum
FreeMuseum · Gwanak-gu · 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.
Ewha Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
The Story of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
An exhibition space in the heart of Gwanghwamun where history comes alive, devoted to King Sejong, the 4th king of Joseon, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Imjin War, the two figures Koreans most respect and take pride in.
Seoul National University Hospital Medical Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
The royal edict establishing Daehan Hospital; early 20th-century medical instruments, medicines and books; the clock from the Daehan Hospital clock tower, and more.
Donhwamun Gate, Changdeokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Designated a Treasure on January 21, 1963.
Korea Magazine Museum
FreeMuseum · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Saetgang Stn. (Line 9, Sillim Line)
Korean Christian Museum at Soongsil University
FreeMuseum · Dongjak-gu · Soongsil Univ. Stn. (Line 7)
Holdings include National Treasure No. 141, a fine-lined bronze mirror with knobs; National Treasure No. 231, a set of Bronze Age casting moulds; and Treasure No. 569, the calligraphy of patriot Ahn Jung-geun.
Korea Advertising Museum
FreeMuseum · Songpa-gu · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
Gwangheungdang Hall
FreeCulture space · Mapo-gu · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)
A hanok cultural space just right of the Shrine of King Gongmin, Gwangheungdang runs a range of programs to highlight the value of traditional culture, along with local historical research and exhibitions and youth activities.
Ajeong Art Museum, Induk University
FreeArt gallery · Nowon-gu · Wolgye Stn. (Line 1)
The first registered art museum established at a two- or three-year college in Seoul (Seoul No. 28), Ajeong Art Museum works under the vision of "diversity and coexistence in art," covering painting, craft, design and installation.
National Gugak Museum
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1995, this is Korea's only museum devoted to traditional Korean music, displaying a wide range of gugak artifacts and instruments.
Tanheo Memorial Buddhist Museum
FreeMuseum · Gangnam-gu · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
The museum honors the scholarship and virtue of the great master Tanheo, who reconciled the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism, displaying his personal effects, books and translated works.
Kim Soo-young Literary House
FreeMuseum · Dobong-gu · Solbat Park Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Devoted to Kim Soo-young, Korea's leading poet of freedom, in the area where he wrote during his lifetime.
Hong Nan-pa House
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Located in Hongpa-dong, Jongno-gu, this house is where composer Hong Nan-pa, who left behind beloved Korean art songs and children's songs, spent his final years, living here for six years from 1935.
Park Chung-hee House
FreeHistoric site · Jung-gu · Sindang Stn. (Lines 2, 6)
National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 412.
Samgaksan Geumam Art Museum
FreeArt gallery · Eunpyeong-gu
The name combines Samgaksan, the old name for Bukhansan, with the black rocks of the area.
Hongik University Museum
FreeMuseum · Mapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The museum's collection spans archaeological artifacts to modern and contemporary painting, sculpture and ceramics, with a focus on exhibitions, research and education.
Gungisi Armory Site Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Displays 45 structural remains of the Joseon-era Gungisi military armory and modern buildings unearthed during construction of Seoul City Hall, along with some 143 related artifacts including the Joseon cannon Bullanggi Japo (Treasure No. 861-2).
Kyung In Museum of Fine Art
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Ujeongchongguk General Post Office
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Gansong Old House
FreeHistoric site · Dobong-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Yongsan Historical Museum
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Sinyongsan Stn. (Line 4)
Housed in the former Yongsan Railway Hospital, a century-old modern building preserved as intact as possible, the museum was reborn as a local museum telling the urban history and cultural diversity of Yongsan.
History Museum of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4)
The museum collects and studies the belongings and records of sisters who devoted their lives to spreading the Christian message in new cultures, conveying Christian culture through the visual language of exhibition.
Zaha Museum
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
The highest-set art museum in Seoul, just five minutes from the city center.
Bonghwanggak Pavilion
FreeHistoric site · Gangbuk-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Bonghwanggak stands in Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.
Dongdaemun History Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. (Lines 2, 4, 5)
The museum presents finds excavated during the creation of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.
Seosomun Shrine History Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Opened in June 2019, this public museum in Jung-gu, Seoul stands at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, the official state execution ground of the Joseon dynasty. Late Joseon period.
University of Seoul Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The museum surveys, collects, preserves and exhibits materials on Korean and international history, archaeology, folklore and art, as well as cultural properties related to the history of Seoul.
Seoul Museum of Photography
FreeArt gallery · Dobong-gu · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
Korea's only public museum dedicated to photography, focusing on the medium's documentary and creative sides and covering photographic culture as a whole.
Tongin Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
The name Tongin expresses the wish that what we think and do may become the root of beauty in the world and the foundation of a sound culture. Tongin Shop has championed the beauty of Korean art since a time when it drew little attention.
Hanbyeokwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Founded in response to the art world's wish for a memorial museum honouring Woljeon, who devoted his life to Korean painting, with prominent cultural figures serving as founding members and foundation officers.
Sungshin Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Dongguk University Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)
Dongguk University Museum opened on 1 September 1963, with the late Dr. Hwang Su-yong as its first director.
Korea University Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)
The first university museum in Korea, this general museum holds some 100,000 items spanning history, archaeology, folklore and art.
National Land Development Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Korea refused to be defeated by the ruin and poverty left by the Korean War and achieved economic growth that astonished the world. The hall traces how the country's land and infrastructure changed and grew after the war.
Maeheon Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Seocho-gu · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Notice of closure for exhibition hall renovation work.
Donuimun Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A restaurant turned museum.
Dongduk Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)
The university museum opened on 27 May 1977.
Arko Art Center
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Duksung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Dobong-gu · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Established in May 1971, the museum began as a small exhibition room of about 40 pyeong on the 7th floor of Building D on the Unni-dong campus.
Noh Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1977 as Songwon Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Noh Gallery has played a leading role in establishing and developing the Korean art market ever since.
Wooran Foundation
FreeArt gallery · Seongdong-gu · Seongsu Stn. (Line 2)
Wooran's exhibitions rediscover the aesthetics of fading traditional crafts and the working process of master artisans, supporting artists' new creative work and presenting the value and meaning of craft today through a contemporary lens.
Injeongjeon Hall, Changdeokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
History
National Memorial Hall of the Korean Provisional Government
FreeMuseum · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that the nation 'upholds the legacy of the Provisional Government born of the March First Independence Movement.' This memorial hall embodies that constitutional spirit.
Artside Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Since opening in Insa-dong in 1999, Artside Gallery has worked under the credo that 'art is the ceaseless centering of the periphery,' guiding the creative direction of Korean and international artists.
Democracy Movement Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
The new Democracy Movement Memorial Hall (37 Hangang-daero 71-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) occupies a former state torture facility.
Baekbeom Kim Koo Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Yongsan-gu · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Closed for exhibition hall renovation: 21 October - 31 December 2024 (scheduled).
Ewha Girls' High School 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Home to Hwaam Hall, a performance venue.
Hanwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Seocho-gu · Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1993 as a Class 1 specialised art museum, Hanwon was founded with the personal funds of the late Ha Dong-hwan, honorary chairman of the Hanwon Group and founder of Dong-A Motor.
Lee Ho-cheol Book Concert Hall
FreeMuseum · Eunpyeong-gu · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A new kind of literary venue open to all, the hall honours the literary legacy of writer Lee Ho-cheol and serves as a cultural complex where literature and the arts come together.
Seoul Science Center
FreeMuseum · Nowon-gu · Hagye Stn. (Line 7)
Korea's first science center for young people, in Nowon. Permanent exhibitions are free to view, with hands-on experiments and lecture programmes.
Seochon Lounge
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A public hanok lounge in Seochon. The first floor hosts special exhibitions, while the second is a reading and rest area stocked with books on hanok and housing culture.
War Memorial of Korea Library
FreeLibrary · Yongsan-gu · Samgakji Stn. (Lines 4, 6)
A reading room on the second floor of the War Memorial of Korea, known for window seats looking out to Namsan, with a specialist archive on the Korean War.
Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
An exhibition hall in front of Cheong Wa Dae, with free permanent and special exhibitions on Korea's past presidents and Korean culture.
Yun Dong-ju Literature House
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · 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.
Seongbuk Modern and Contemporary Literature Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
A literature museum devoted to writers who lived or stayed in Seongbuk and to the area's literary history. Easy to pair with the Seongbuk-dong arts and culture walking route.
Jungnang Myeonmok Media Center
FreeCulture space · Jungnang-gu · Yongmasan Stn. (Line 7)
A public media center run by Jungnang-gu, offering media education, hands-on programs, equipment and space rental, production support and film screenings to build local residents' media skills and widen access to culture. Check Instagram for the free screening schedule.
Culture Salon 5120
FreeCulture space · Nowon-gu · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
A multipurpose cultural space supporting young artists in Nowon-gu. Set midway along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, it slots easily into a walk and hosts free exhibitions and programs by young artists.
Cheongun Literature Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · 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.
Samcheong Park Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A glass-walled library surrounded by woods where you can read for free to the sound of birds. A hidden gem for a rest after a Samcheong-dong walk.
Yongsan Library
FreeLibrary · Yongsan-gu · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1), Samgakji Stn. (Lines 4, 6)
A large, quiet public library on a hilltop. Fully heated and air-conditioned, it's a free refuge in midsummer and midwinter.
Mapo Central Library
FreeLibrary · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
A pleasant, large modern library with a free rooftop garden and cafe. Easy to combine with a trip to Haneul Park or Peace Park.
Lee Jin-a Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Seodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A lovely library with glass walls looking onto park woodland. Pairs well with a free walk to Dongnimmun and Seodaemun Prison History Hall.
Seoul Museum of Craft Art
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1, 1-min walk
Korea's first public craft museum, free to visit. Right by Anguk Station, with a large courtyard and a children's museum.
Donuimun Museum Village
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Seodaemun Stn. / Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
A modern-era alley village recreating the old Saemunan neighbourhood. Free entry to retro tearooms, comic book rooms and a cinema, and a great spot for vintage photos.
SongEun Art Space
FreeArt gallery · Gangnam-gu · Cheongdam Stn. (Line 7) Exit 8, Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A free contemporary art space in a triangular building designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Part of the Cheongdam-dong gallery walk.
Kukje Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1
Samcheong-dong's leading gallery, showing Korean and international masters. Combine with nearby galleries for a free art stroll.
Seoul Citizens Hall
FreeCulture space · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2), direct access from Exits 4, 5
A public space in the basement of City Hall. Fully heated and air-conditioned, so it's a good escape from heat or cold, with a cafe, gallery and frequent free performances. Directly connected to City Hall Station.
Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5), direct access from Exits 3, 4
Korea's largest bookstore. The reading table that seats 100 is a famous free refuge where you can sit and read for hours. Directly connected to Gwanghwamun Station.
Kyobo Book Centre Gangnam
FreeCulture space · Gangnam-gu · Sinnonhyeon Stn. (Line 9) Exit 6, Gangnam Stn. (Line 2)
A large bookstore in central Gangnam. Well heated and cooled, ideal for killing time before meeting someone, with stationery, music and a cafe.
Nowon Central Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Sanggye Stn. (Line 4)
Nowon's flagship district library. The general reading room stays open until 10pm, making it ideal for studying or reading.
Seoul Museum of Everyday Life History
FreeMuseum · Nowon-gu · Taereung Stn. (Lines 6, 7)
A free museum recreating Seoul household life from the 1960s to the 1980s. The old classroom, barbershop and "my car" era displays are favourites.
Seongbuk Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Seongbuk-gu · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Korea's first district-run art museum. Good as a walking art route combined with the Choi Sunu House and Kansong Art Museum in Seongbuk-dong.
Buk-Seoul Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Nowon-gu · Hagye Stn. (Line 7)
A free art museum with a wide lawn and a children's gallery. Well suited to a family outing.
Kyobo Book Centre, Konkuk University Star City
FreeCulture space · Gwangjin-gu · Konkuk Univ. Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
A large Kyobo bookstore in the basement of the Lotte Department Store at Konkuk University Station. A free indoor spot that's good for passing time on rainy days.
National Assembly Library
Free if eligibleLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · National Assembly Stn. (Line 9)
A national library in Yeouido with a Han River-view reading room where you can read for free. Register and enter with just an ID card.
Yangcheon Park Book Rest Stop
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Sinjeongnegeori Stn. (Line 2)
A free reading retreat in a glass building among the trees, great for browsing books with children. Pairs well with a walk in the park.
Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum
Free if eligibleArt gallery · Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
A museum honouring Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, master of true-view landscape painting. Free on designated days and always free for seniors and veterans.
Seoul National University Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Gwanak-gu · 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 Museum of Art, Seo-Seoul
Partly freeArt gallery · Geumcheon-gu · Doksan Stn. (Line 1)
A municipal art museum in Geumcheon-gu that opened in 2025. Most exhibitions are free, making it a cultural landmark for southwest Seoul.
Seocho-gu Banpo Public Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Sapyeong Stn. (Line 9)
A quiet district library near Banpo and the Express Bus Terminal. The spacious reading room is a good refuge from heat and cold.
Songpa Book Museum
FreeMuseum · Songpa-gu · Jangji Stn. (Line 8)
A free museum devoted to books. Popular for indoor outings thanks to the Bookium children's activity space and reading lounge.
Kyobo Book Centre Jamsil Branch
FreeCulture space · Songpa-gu · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A large bookshop connected directly to Jamsil Station. Browse books and stationery for free in a heated and air-conditioned reading space.
National Weather Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Joseon-era rain gauges and more than a century of Seoul weather records. Far more rewarding if you book the free guided tour.
National Police Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Hands-on exhibits like trying on uniforms and mock investigations make it a hit with kids. A 5-minute walk from Dilkusha.
Paichai Hakdang History Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Free museum in the 1916 red-brick East Hall, Korea's first modern school. Combine with a stroll along Jeongdong-gil and Deoksugung.
Seoul Sewerage Science Museum
FreeMuseum · Seongdong-gu · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)
Built atop a working sewage treatment plant, with views of the underground facilities. A good rainy-day outing for kids.
Seoul Energy Dream Center
Partly freeMuseum · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
Korea's first zero-energy public building, where the building itself is the solar and geothermal exhibit. Check eco-tour booking slots.
Seoul Upcycling Plaza
FreeCulture space · Seongdong-gu · Janghanpyeong Stn. (Line 5)
Korea's largest upcycling complex, with designer studios, a materials library and an upcycle shop. Best visited Tuesday to Friday on your own.
Chungmuro Media Center Oh! Zemidong
FreeCulture space · Jung-gu · Chungmuro Stn. (Lines 3, 4; inside station)
A public film and media space underground at Chungmuro Station. Independent, art-house and short films screen free in a small theatre, and archive DVDs can be viewed free too. Inside the ticket gates, so ideal for escaping rain, heat or cold.
Jeongdong Observatory
FreeViewpoint · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A free observatory on the 13th floor of the Seosomun Government Building. Sweeping views of Deoksugung Palace, Jeongdong-gil and the City Hall area, with Cafe Darak for a rest.
Seoul City Hall Sky Observatory
FreeViewpoint · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A viewing space newly opened in 2026 in the new City Hall building. Downtown views stretching to Deoksugung Palace, Jeongdong and Gwanghwamun Square.
The Hyundai Seoul Sounds Forest
FreeCulture space · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)
An indoor garden of about 1,000 pyeong with natural grass and daylight through a glass ceiling above the trees. Perfect for rainy days or air-conditioned relief in midsummer.
Gangnam-gu Motgol Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangnam Yeoksam Pureunsol Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gaepo Haneulkkum Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Daecheong Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Nonhyeon Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Gangnam-gu Office Stn. (Line 7, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Nonhyeon Munhwamaru Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Hakdong Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Daechi Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Hagyeoul Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gangnam Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Seolleung Stn. (Line 9, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gaepo Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Guryong Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeoksam Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeollin Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Ilwon Raon English Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Daemosan Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeongdaun Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Gangnam-gu Office Stn. (Line 7, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeulgeoun Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Hanti Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Cheongdam Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Cheongdam Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Haengbokhan Library
FreeLibrary · Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Gangil Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gangil Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Public Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Dunchon Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · VHS Medical Center Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Amsa Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangdong-gu Cheonho Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gangdong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gangdong Library
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Godeok Lifelong Learning Center
FreeLibrary · Gangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangbuk Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gangbuk-gu · Mia Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangbuk Youth Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gangbuk-gu · Samyang Sageori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Mia Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gangbuk-gu · Mia Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Solsaem Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gangbuk-gu · Solsaem Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Suyu Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gangbuk-gu · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gayang Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangseo English Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Mokdong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gomdallae Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gangseo Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Deungchon Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Ujangsan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Pureundeul Youth Library
FreeLibrary · Gangseo-gu · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gwanak Central Library
FreeLibrary · Gwanak-gu · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)
Public library in Gwanak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jowon Library
FreeLibrary · Gwanak-gu · Guro Digital Complex Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Gwanak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guui 3-dong Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangjin-gu · Gangbyeon Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gaebong Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gocheok Open Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro-gu Onnuri Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Guro Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro Future Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kkummaeul Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Namguro Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gocheok Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Guro Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Daerim Stn. (Lines 2, 7)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Haneul Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hangdong Pureun Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Onsu Stn. (Lines 1, 7)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon-gu Gasan Library
FreeLibrary · Geumcheon-gu · Doksan Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon-gu Geumnarae Library
FreeLibrary · Geumcheon-gu · Geumcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon-gu Doksan Library
FreeLibrary · Geumcheon-gu
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geumcheon-gu Siheung Library
FreeLibrary · Geumcheon-gu
Public library in Geumcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Nowon Human Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Nowon Stn. (Lines 4, 7)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Buram Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sanggye Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Suraksan Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Nowon Lifelong Learning Center
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Hagye Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Wolgye Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Wolgye Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hwarang Library
FreeLibrary · Nowon-gu · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kim Geun-tae Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Dobongsan Stn. (Lines 1, 7)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dobong Miracle Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Dobong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dobong Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dooly Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Dobong Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Ssangmun Chaeum Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Wondang Village Hanok Library
FreeLibrary · Dobong-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongdaemun-gu Dapsimni Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Sindap Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongdaemun Chaekmadang Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Dongdaemun Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Sinseol-dong Stn. (Lines 1, 2, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jegi-dong Gamcho Village Hyun Jin-geon Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Anam Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hwigyeong Happiness Library
FreeLibrary · Dongdaemun-gu · Jungnang Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kim Young-sam District Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kkamangdol Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Heukseok Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongjak English Maru Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Noryangjin Stn. (Lines 1, 9)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sadang Solbat Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Namseong Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Dongjak Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Jangseungbaegi Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Sindaebang Nuri Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Guro Digital Complex Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Yaksu Library
FreeLibrary · Dongjak-gu · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Mapo-gu Seogang Library
FreeLibrary · Mapo-gu · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Mapo-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Mapo Lifelong Learning Center
FreeLibrary · Mapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Mapo-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Mapo Lifelong Learning Center, Ahyeon Branch
FreeLibrary · Mapo-gu · Aeogae Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Mapo-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Sogeumnaru Library
FreeLibrary · Mapo-gu · Daeheung Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Mapo-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Seodaemun Library
FreeLibrary · Seodaemun-gu · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Seodaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Hongeun Dodam Library
FreeLibrary · Seodaemun-gu · Nokbeon Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Seodaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Bangbae Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Bangbae Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoi Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seocho-gu Naegok Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seocho-gu Bangbae Forest Environment Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Naebang Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seocho-gu Yangjae Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seocho Youth Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Gangnam Stn. (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Jamwon Library
FreeLibrary · Seocho-gu · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seongdong-gu Maebongsan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Beotigogae Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seongdong-gu Mujigae Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Wangsimni Stn. (Lines 2, 5, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seongdong-gu Seongsu Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Ttukseom Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seongdong-gu Cheonggye Library
FreeLibrary · Seongdong-gu · Wangsimni Stn. (Lines 2, 5, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Geulbit Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Dalbit Maru Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Bomunsupgil Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Bomun Stn. (Line 6, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seokgwan-dong Mirinae Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Seokgye Stn. (Lines 1, 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seongbuk Gilbit Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Miasageori Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seongbuk Information Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Arirang Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Jeongneung Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Wolgok Kkumgeurim Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Wolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jangwi Haengbok Nurim Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Sangwolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeongneung Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Jeongneung Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jongam-dong Saenal Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Wolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Cheongsu Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Bukhansan Bogungmun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Haeoreum Library
FreeLibrary · Seongbuk-gu · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Garak Mall Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Songpa Stn. (Line 8)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Geoma Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dolmari Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Seokchon Stn. (Lines 8, 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Songpa Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Gaerong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sonamu Eondeok Jamsil-bondong Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Samjeon Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Songpa Geulmaru Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Jangji Stn. (Line 8)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jisaemteo Olympic Park Library
FreeLibrary · Songpa-gu · Songpanaru Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Galsan Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Mokma Education Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Yeomchang Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Migam Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Yeomchang Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Bangadari Literature Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Hwagok Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Yangcheon Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Omokgyo Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sinwol Music Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yangcheon Central Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
English Specialized Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Daerim Library
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Sindorim Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Mullae Library
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Mullae Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Yeongdeungpo Lifelong Learning Center
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeongdeungpo Market Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seonyu Library
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeouisaetgang Library
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeouido Stn. (Lines 5, 9)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yeongdeungpo Thought Factory Library
FreeLibrary · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Mullae Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Yeongdeungpo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yongsan Kkumnamu Library
FreeLibrary · Yongsan-gu · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Yongsan-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Cheongpa Library
FreeLibrary · Yongsan-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, AREX)
Public library in Yongsan-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sangnim Library
FreeLibrary · Eunpyeong-gu · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
April 19 Revolution Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Library Peach
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Areumkkum Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
The Third Time
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gaon Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Yaksu Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dasan Fortress Wall Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Beotigogae Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Sohn Kee-chung Culture Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Sindang Nuri Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Eoullim Library
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Korean Students Public Library University Culture Center (formerly Korean Students Library)
FreeLibrary · Jung-gu · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Yangwon Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Jungnang-gu · Yangwon Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public library in Jungnang-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Jungnang-gu Myeonmok Information Library
FreeLibrary · Jungnang-gu · Myeonmok Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Jungnang-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Jungnang-gu Information Library
FreeLibrary · Jungnang-gu · Bonghwasan Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Jungnang-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Jungnang Sangbong Library
FreeLibrary · Jungnang-gu · Jungnang Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line)
Public library in Jungnang-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center
FreeStudy & youth space · Yongsan-gu · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Yeongdeungpo
FreeStudy & youth space · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Geumcheon
FreeStudy & youth space · Geumcheon-gu · Gasan Digital Complex Stn. (Lines 1, 7)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Seongbuk
FreeStudy & youth space · Seongbuk-gu · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Seongdong
FreeStudy & youth space · Seongdong-gu · Majang Stn. (Line 5)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin
FreeStudy & youth space · Gwangjin-gu · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Dobong
FreeStudy & youth space · Dobong-gu · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Yangcheon
FreeStudy & youth space · Yangcheon-gu · Omokgyo Stn. (Line 5)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Eunpyeong
FreeStudy & youth space · Eunpyeong-gu · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Mapo
FreeStudy & youth space · Mapo-gu · Hapjeong Stn. (Lines 2, 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Gangseo
FreeStudy & youth space · Gangseo-gu · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Gangdong
FreeStudy & youth space · Gangdong-gu · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Dongdaemun
FreeStudy & youth space · Dongdaemun-gu · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Jung-gu
FreeStudy & youth space · Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Nowon
FreeStudy & youth space · Nowon-gu · Nowon Stn. (Lines 4, 7)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Gangbuk
FreeStudy & youth space · Gangbuk-gu · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Seoul Youth Center Gwanak
FreeStudy & youth space · Gwanak-gu · 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.
Zero Gravity Zone Hongje
FreeStudy & youth space · Seodaemun-gu · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Yangcheon Youth Job Cafe
FreeStudy & youth space · Yangcheon-gu · Deungchon Stn. (Line 9)
Free study rooms and employment support space for young people.
Youth Job Cafe Branch 4
FreeStudy & youth space · Seongdong-gu · Janghanpyeong Stn. (Line 5)
Free study rooms and employment support space for young people.
Gangdong Job Cafe
FreeStudy & youth space · Gangdong-gu · Amsa Stn. (Line 8)
Free study rooms and employment support space for young people.
Seoul Living Culture Center Chebu
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A community culture space in the Sejong Village Food Street. Club activities, exhibitions and small performances take place in the Masil lounge and Chebu Hall.
Bae Ryeom House
FreeHistoric site · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
The Bukchon hanok where Korean painter Jedang Bae Ryeom lived. A registered cultural heritage site with its main and guest quarters open to visitors, easy to combine with a walk along Gyedong-gil.
Seoul Artist Support Center
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Its art lounge for artists is open to anyone as a place to rest and read. In the heart of Daehangno, a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station.
Seoul Theater Center
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.
Artists' House
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.
Jungnang Water Recycling Center Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Seongdong-gu · Janghanpyeong Stn. (Line 5)
Indoor badminton court in Seongdong-gu. 3 courts.
Gwangjin Youth Center Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gwangjin-gu · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Indoor basketball court in Gwangjin-gu. 252.69 m².
Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center
FreeCulture space · Gwangjin-gu · Children's Grand Park Stn. (Line 7)
A free hands-on center where you experience earthquakes, fires and typhoons. Next to Children's Grand Park, so it works as a one-day outing.
Kim Chong Yung Museum
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu
A sculpture museum on the hillside in Pyeongchang-dong. The building itself is a work of art, the permanent exhibition is free, and the galleries look out onto Bukhansan.
Beautiful Tea Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
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.
Sohn Kee-chung Memorial Museum
FreeMuseum · Jung-gu · Chungjeongno Stn. (Line 2)
A memorial museum housed in the former Yangjeong High School building. The actual Berlin laurel wreath is on display, and the museum connects to the forest trail in Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park.
Bukchon Cultural Center
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A hanok in the heart of Bukchon offering traditional culture classes. Free even if you just look around the courtyard, and a good starting point for a Bukchon walk.
Gallery Kong
FreeArt gallery · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A Samcheong-ro gallery specialising in photography and contemporary art. Small in scale but consistently well curated, and always free to enter.
Korean Traditional Archery Museum
FreeMuseum · Jongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
An exhibition hall devoted to Korean archery, next to Hwanghakjeong. See how bows and arrows are made, then watch actual shooting at the archery range alongside.
Seoul Education Science Center
FreeMuseum · Gwanak-gu · Nakseongdae Stn. (Line 2)
A free science center next to Nakseongdae. With an astronomical observatory and an ecology greenhouse, it fills half a day with kids.
National Aviation Museum of Korea
FreeMuseum · Gangseo-gu · Songjeong Stn. (Line 5)
Korea's only national aviation museum, next to Gimpo Airport. Real aircraft on display and flight simulators, free as part of the permanent exhibition.
Seoul Baekje Children's Museum
FreeMuseum · Songpa-gu · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)
A hands-on children's museum about the Hanseong Baekje era. Opened in 2024, inside Olympic Park.
Pace Gallery Seoul
FreeArt gallery · Yongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)
The Seoul branch of the global gallery, in the Le Beige Building at Hangangjin. Curated shows by world-renowned artists, free to view.
HiKR Ground
FreeCulture space · Jung-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
A K-content cultural complex spread over floors 1 to 5 of the Korea Tourism Organization building. The K-drama and K-pop interactive exhibits are permanent and free, and it pairs well with a walk along Cheonggyecheon.
World Cup Stadium Station Runners' Lounge
FreeSports facility · Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
A runners' base built inside the subway station. Use the changing rooms, lockers and washbasins for free, drop off your bag and head out for a run around Sangam.
Seoul Living Culture Center Seogyo
FreeCulture space · Mapo-gu · Hapjeong Stn. (Line 2)
A hub for young artists near Hongdae, with dance and music practice rooms and multipurpose spaces available to borrow for free.
Seoul Living Culture Center Nakwon
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Line 5)
A music-focused community space beneath the Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade. It runs an instrument lending scheme for the public and offers free practice rooms.
Seoul Hiking Tourism Center Bukaksan Branch
FreeCulture space · Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A hiking information center at the foot of Bukaksan. The second-floor hanok lounge serves free traditional tea, and the Malbawi Observatory trail starts here.
Seoul Itda Place
FreeStudy & youth space · Seongdong-gu · Ttukseom Stn. (Line 2)
A mental wellness retreat opened in September 2026, with counseling rooms and a youth mind convenience store. You can also just drop in to rest.
Dodam Dodam Hanok Library
FreeLibrary · Jongno-gu · Sinseol-dong Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A hanok library built reusing some 3,000 roof tiles salvaged from the Donuimun New Town demolition, tucked into a Sungin-dong alley near Sinseol-dong Station.
Geulmaru Hanok Children's Library
FreeLibrary · Guro-gu · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)
A Guro-gu municipal children's library in a hanok, with traditional culture programs that make it a good outing with kids.
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