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The Seoul Museum of History

Published Date : Nov 08, 2014 / Edited Date : Oct 24, 2024

The Seoul Museum of History is the only museum in Korea that represents the city’s history and culture. Since its establishment on the former site of Gyeonghuigung Palace in 2002, the museum has offered visitors the chance to experience 600 years of Seoul’shistoryand culture through interactive exhibitions. The three-story museum is divided thematically into three exhibition areas, including a special exhibition area, a permanent exhibition area and a hall that exhibits collections donated by the public.

The museum offers accessible and interactive exhibitions to the public with various hands-on programs. For example, visitors are allowed to touch and explore the exhibits on display, which are replicas of originals in the museum. In addition, the museumoffersthe U-Exhibit Guidance System, an automatic translator (various languages are available) for visitors, which makes every tour convenient and interesting.

Phone: +82-2-724-0274

Website: View Website

Hours of Operation: KST 09:00 - 18:00 (Last Entry: 17:30 )
Extended Hours: Every Friday until 21:00
*For more details, please visit the website.

Holidays: Closed Mondays & New Year's Day

Baby Carriage Rentals: Yes

Facilities for the Disabled: Accessible Parking; Accessible Pathways; Elevators; Accessible Restrooms; Accessible Information Centers & Services(Wheelchair rentals, etc.)

Address: 03177 55, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Transportation: * Subway Line 5, Seodaemun Station, Exit 4 (641m on foot, 10-minute walk)
* Subway Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exits 7 & 8 (462m on foot, 7-minute walk)

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Traveler Rating Rating:4.5 (Based on 318 Traveler)

Latest 5 reviews of Seoul Museum of History

Top museum in Korea

Seoul Museum of History offers a comprehensive look at the city’s evolution from ancient times to the present, with well-curated exhibits that are both informative and engaging.

Harry K 2024-08-21
This was a very good museum that helped me understand not only the history of Seoul but of Korea in new wayl

I thought this was a super interesting look into the history of Seoul (which of course encompasses the history of Korea) which was laid out in four sections. I found the modern history sections...

pirategirl08 2024-05-26
Pretty good

Free entry close to public transport Not too bad. I learned a bit more about Korean history. Most signs were in English but a lot of the smaller signs only in Korean. Think I spent about an hour...

Hoadjie 2024-05-18
Interesting history of Korea

It is a very detailed exhibition of the history of Korean from ancient times to the modern. The exhibits and models are very interesting. I already have an interest in Korean history so it suited me...

Michael L 2024-05-05
If you want to understand Seoul, this musuem is a must!

I was pleasantly surprised at how fantastic this museum is. I hadn't seen much info on it from tourist guidebooks, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I learned so much about Seoul's history and how...

ElisabethCalif 2023-06-17
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