Seosomun Shrine History Museum

Culture & landmarks · Myeongdong & City Hall

Walk through vaulted galleries and red-brick passages, stopping to examine mother-of-pearl religious artwork.

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Reach the museum from Chungjeongno

  • The official tourism listing places the museum at 5 Chilpae-ro, 417 m from Chungjeongno Station Exit 4 on Lines 2 and 5.Visit Seoul

Avoid Monday

  • Official listed hours are Tuesday–Sunday 09:30–17:30. Closed Mondays, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok day.Visit Seoul

Free museum visit

  • The official tourism page lists admission as free.Visit Seoul

Continue down to the Sky Square

  • The Sky Square is on basement level 3 and opens upward to the park above; include the underground levels when planning your route.Visit Seoul

Location & visit info

5 Chilpae-ro, Jung District, Seoul

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