Seoul Museum of History

Korean name서울역사박물관

Official translation by the Korea Tourism Organization Show original

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.

Details

Korean-language guide service
Rental method: Present your ID at the information desk on the 1st floor of the Seoul Museum of History and fill out the audio guide rental application form (free)Service languages: Korean, English, Chinese, JapaneseAvailable exhibition halls: Donated Artifacts Exhibition Hall (1st floor), Permanent Exhibition Hall (3rd floor)
Foreign language guide service
Rental method: Present your ID at the information desk on the 1st floor of the Seoul Museum of History and fill out the audio guide rental application form (free)Service languages: Korean, English, Chinese, JapaneseAvailable exhibition halls: Donated Artifacts Exhibition Hall (1st floor), Permanent Exhibition Hall (3rd floor)
Reservation guide for Korean nationals
[Group Reservation]
For visits by groups of 20 or more from kindergartens, schools, and institutions, advance group reservations are required
- If you request a docent exhibition explanation, reserve 2 weeks in advance
- Inquiries: 02-724-0274
Rental information
For applications to rent the exhibition hall and auditorium, refer to the website
Parking fee
[Vehicles with fewer than 20 passengers]
- Up to the first hour 1,000 won / 400 won per additional 5 minutes [vehicles with 20 or more people]
- First hour 3,000 won / 800 won per additional 5 minutes

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Parking
장애인 주차장 있음 (3면)
Access route
A ramp is installed up to the entrance
Wheelchairs
대여 가능(12대/안내데스크)
Entrance passage
The main entrance has no step, so it is wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator available
Restroom
장애인 화장실 있음 (1층)
Spectator seating
장애인 전용 관람석 있음(1층/2석)
Other facilities
의자식 테이블 있음(카페테리아, 휴게실)

Visual

Audio guide
대여 가능(오디오가이드/안내데스크)
Braille brochures
Braille information board available

Families with infants

Strollers
대여 가능(13대/안내데스크)
Nursing room
Nursing room available (1st floor)
Other facilities
기저귀교환대 있음(수유실)

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