Plan your cultural itinerary in Seoul with 37 verified museums, art galleries, concert halls, and historic institutions. Base yourself in Myeongdong, Euljiro & Jongno (Historic Centre) or Insadong, Ikseon-dong & Bukchon for easy walking access.
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Former red-brick rice mill turned soaring contemporary art gallery, indoor tree garden, and craft beer/coffee hall in Seongsu-dong.
78 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty built in 1395, featuring Geunjeongjeon throne hall and the Gyeonghoeru royal banquet pavilion over an island lake.
Tip: Rent a traditional Korean Hanbok from surrounding shops to gain 100% free admission to the palace grounds.
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Chojun Textile and Quilt Art Museum is an art museum and exhibition gallery in Seoul.
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Museum Kimchikan is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 4 Insadong-gil Jongno 1-ga, Seoul.
4 Insadong-gil Jongno 1-ga, Seoul
Heojun Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Kim Koo Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Onggi Folk Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Global Village Folk Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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water museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Korea University Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Samsung Child Education & Culture Center is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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National Children’s Science Center is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Figure Museum W is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea is an art museum and exhibition gallery on National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in South Korea, Seoul.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea, Seoul
HiKR Ground is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Seoul Olympic Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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The Abraham Park Kenneth Vine Collection is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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National Assembly Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Lock Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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World Jewellery Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Hwajeong Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Seoul Baekje Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Seoul Olympic Exhibition Hall is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Gahoe Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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National Hangeul Musium is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Seoul Museum of Craft Art is an art museum and exhibition gallery in Seoul.
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Tteok Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Chohong Museum of Finance is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Cheonggyecheon Museum is a museum and cultural landmark in Seoul.
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Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 61 Deoksugung-gil Taepyeong-ro 2-ga, Seoul.
61 Deoksugung-gil Taepyeong-ro 2-ga, Seoul
Seoul Museum of History is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 55 Saemunan-ro Sinmunno 2-ga, Seoul.
55 Saemunan-ro Sinmunno 2-ga, Seoul
National Museum of Korea is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 137 서빙고로 Yongsan-dong 6-ga, Seoul.
137 서빙고로 Yongsan-dong 6-ga, Seoul
Seoul Museum of Education is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 48 Bukchon-ro 5-gil Sogyeok-dong, Seoul.
48 Bukchon-ro 5-gil Sogyeok-dong, Seoul
Seoul City Wall Museum is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 283 Yulgok-ro Jongno 6-ga, Seoul.
283 Yulgok-ro Jongno 6-ga, Seoul
National Palace Museum of Korea is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 12 Hyoja-ro Changseong-dong, Seoul.
12 Hyoja-ro Changseong-dong, Seoul
National Folk Museum of Korea is an art museum and exhibition gallery in Bukchon-ro 5-gil Sogyeok-dong, Seoul.
Bukchon-ro 5-gil Sogyeok-dong, Seoul
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is an art museum and exhibition gallery on 198 Sejong-daero Jongno 1-ga, Seoul.
198 Sejong-daero Jongno 1-ga, Seoul