Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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At a Glance

Hours: 09:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays
Admission: Free
Information: +82-2-724-0274
Address: 55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Updated 2025.01.17

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Mon 11/16

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	65 · High
Wed 10/21	69 · High
Thu 10/22	70 · High
Fri 10/23	91 · High
Sat 10/24	88 · High
Sun 10/25	79 · High
Mon 10/26	61 · High
Tue 10/27	83 · High
Wed 10/28	85 · High
Thu 10/29	84 · High
Fri 10/30	93 · High
Sat 10/31	90 · High
Sun 11/1	45 · High
Mon 11/2	47 · High
Tue 11/3	64 · High
Wed 11/4	62 · High
Thu 11/5	61 · High
Fri 11/6	65 · High
Sat 11/7	68 · High
Sun 11/8	53 · High
Mon 11/9	51 · High
Tue 11/10	65 · High
Wed 11/11	59 · High
Thu 11/12	64 · High
Fri 11/13	74 · High
Sat 11/14	80 · High
Sun 11/15	44 · High
Mon 11/16	42 · High
Tue 11/17	58 · High

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul's history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city's history and culture to an international audience.

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Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Map

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