Best places: Museums in Seoul, South Korea

Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

👍👍 You can learn about Korea history.

👍👍 It is a very healing place. The exhibits are also quite cool. It is also a really cool place to learn about some history of Korea.

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.

👍 Great that The Sool Gallery is relocated to Bukchon area, easily accessible from Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 2). Sool (sul) in Korean, is sort of a term for traditional liquor. Sool Gallery, is government MAFRA initiative to promote traditional liquor by local producers to both locals and tourists....

👍👍 It used to be a girls' high school, and it's quite astonishing how it has transformed into a museum.

Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.

👍👍 There's soon to be a new attraction at the park! A custom built HO scale layout will open soon. I had the privilege to get a sneak peak (no pun intended with the matterhorn in the photo) at the layout and it is going to be awesome! I don't want to spoil the rest of the surprise but I wish I was goi...

👍👍 It was a small but impressive museum. You should definitely visit if you have time. The lady on the entrance was really kind and helpful, she talked in English with us. Many explanations were in Korean but the English audio guide was prepared nicely, I learn many things. It is sad to know that such...

Coins, banknotes & rare artifacts on display in a Renaissance-style bank building.

Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

👍👍 Beautiful and relaxing. Quite hidden even though it’s just one street if all the main streets away. Definitely recommended. It’s a quick stop once you’re in the area - last entry is 5:30. It’s so relaxing and the house is beautiful. Good for pictures as well 💖 Free entrance - they have guided tours...

👍👍 This was my first time visiting even though I work nearby. Because I was hearing so many strange stories, I felt like we needed to make more efforts to protect and honor it. I stopped by during lunch, and it was touching to be able to see in person the writings and diary left by martyr Jeon Tae-il....

👍👍 stumbled upon this excellent showcase of important historical ceramics and archaeology discovered only a few years ago. reminds me how important this land and country is! let’s keep preserving and telling the story of korea’s powerfully unique history. so well presented and organized with interacti...

👍👍 This place is an excellent place to study the center of the Korean independence movement and the father of the nation, Kim Koo, various independence activists, and the process of the independence movement. If you want to know more about Korea, you cannot miss this place. And There are explanations...

👍 So many students go there. Traditional dress so nice

👍👍 Extremely busy with queues winding out the door, but neat, efficient and well run. Lines moved quickly and you can tell they are well-equipped to deal with large numbers of people. Friendly staff, good coffee and clean bathrooms. The Alice Dalton Brown exhibition was exquisite. I look forward to the...

Cultural heritage museum showcasing Korean folk art, pottery, woodwork & traditional clothing.