27 of the Best Museums in Seoul You Need to Visit

27 of the Best Museums in Seoul You Need to Visit, Seoul, South Korea

Looking for a good museum to check out in Seoul? Seoul museums offer a diverse range of options for exploration. Maybe it’s rainy season or maybe you just want to learn something new - there are plenty of options in every part of the city! From the vast National Museum of Korea to smaller hidden gems like the Traditional Herb Medicine Museum, you’ll find just the right museum to explore in the list below!

Before we jump into the list of the best museums in Seoul, there are a few things you should know about museums in Korea.

Museums in Korea cover various themes, including history, arts and crafts, modern art, science, and natural history. There’s really something for everyone!

Many Korean museums incorporate some sort of interactive displays and cutting-edge technology to create immersive exhibitions. This will get even the biggest museum skeptic interested in the exhibitions.

Many Korean museums have gained international acclaim for their quality and significance. International exhibitions often come to Korea to tour.

It is important to note that most museums in Korea are closed on Mondays. Keep this in mind when planning your visit!

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Guide Name: 27 of the Best Museums in Seoul You Need to Visit
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Linda Dunsmore
Read it on Author's Website: https://lindagoeseast.com/2023/07/31/27-of-the-best-museums-in-seoul-you-need-to-visit/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • The National Museum of Korea
  • The Korean War Museum
  • the National Hangeul Museum
  • the Seoul Museum of History
  • National Folk Museum of Korea
  • The Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
  • The Seodaemun Prison History Hall
  • The Seoul Olympic Museum
  • Donuimun Museum Village
  • Hall of Seoul Future Heritage
  • Korea’s first public book museum
  • King Sejong statue
  • Gwanghwamun Plaza
  • Gongpyeong Historical Sites Museum
  • Seoul Baekje Museum
  • The Eunpyeong Hanok Village
  • the Seoul Museum of Art
  • the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
  • the National Palace Museum of Korea
  • the Museum of Contemporary Art
  • SeMA – Buk Seoul Museum of Art
  • Hangaram Art Museum
  • the Seoul Arts Center
  • the Dongdaemun Design Plaza
  • The Seoul Museum of Craft Art
  • Museum Kimchikan
  • Seoul Animation Center
  • the Traditional Herb Medicine Museum
  • Seoul Children’s Museum

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