Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)
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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

About

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.
Information
Phone
+82-2-724-0243
Website
www.museum.seoul.kr
Hours
[Museum] 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
[Hanyangdoseong Reference Room] 10:00-17:00
Closed
Mondays, January 1
* Hanyangdoseong Reference Room is closed every Monday and on public holidays
Parking
Available (29 small cars, no large cars)
Fee
Free

Visitors also explore Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로), Jongno Onnuri Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop](종로온누리약국) and Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) near this location.

Location

37.57293, 127.00858

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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관) in Seoul – Korea Travel Guide