The Seoul edit
The Seoul address book
Culture, green space and places to hear the last track of the night. Use each address as the start of a plan: see its neighbourhood, practical information and any linked events before setting off.
Free entry
PlaceCulture
Gyeonghuigung Palace
A quieter palace visit with ceremonial architecture west of central Seoul.
PlaceCulture
Lotte World Adventure
Indoor rides make this Jamsil theme park a weather-independent outing.
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Seoul Grand Park
A spacious park excursion beyond central Seoul, with several separately managed attractions.
PlaceCulture
Seoul Museum of History
An introduction to the city's changing streets, homes and urban life.
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National Palace Museum of Korea
Royal objects and court culture add context to a nearby palace visit.
PlaceCulture
Gwacheon National Science Museum
A substantial science outing south of Seoul for a deliberately slower day.
PlaceCulture
Changdeokgung Palace
Wooden palace buildings and garden scenery reward an unhurried visit.
Free entry
PlaceCulture
Bank of Korea Money Museum
Currency and economic history inside a distinctive former bank building.
PlaceCulture
Changgyeonggung Palace
Palace courtyards and planted grounds connect architecture with a longer walk.
PlaceCulture
National Folk Museum of Korea
Everyday objects reveal traditions of home, work and celebration in Korea.
PlaceCulture
War Memorial of Korea
A large historical museum that calls for time and a considered visit.
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Tteok Museum
A small museum devoted to rice cakes and their place in Korean food culture.
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Seoul Education Museum
School objects and historical displays bring another perspective to a Bukchon walk.
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World Jewellery Museum
A focused jewellery collection for a compact cultural stop in Jongno.
PlaceCulture
SOMA Museum of Art
Art galleries beside Olympic Park make an easy pairing with outdoor sculpture.
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Art Sonje Center
Contemporary exhibitions give Samcheong-dong's gallery circuit a strong starting point.