Seoul: History Museum
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Gyeongbokgung
Historic palace with tours and a museum Gyeongbokgung Palace, a jewel nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Joseon Dynasty. Established in 1395 by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the main royal...
National Museum of Korea
Modern home of Korea's cultural exhibits The National Museum of Korea, nestled in the heart of Seoul, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Korean history and arts. This prestigious institution, which is the largest museum in Korea, houses a vast collection of over 220,000 pieces, with 13,000...
National Folk Museum of Korea
Museum for Korean customs and culture The National Folk Museum of Korea stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Korea, situated in the heart of Seoul. This significant institution offers visitors an in-depth look into Korean history, traditional life, and the cultural beliefs of the Korean...
National Palace Museum of Korea
Collection of Joseon Dynasty artifacts Nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the National Palace Museum of Korea is a cultural gem that showcases the rich history and royal heritage of the Korean peninsula. This prestigious institution is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of artifacts from...
Seodaemun Prison
Prison history museum in 1908 jail Seodaemun Prison stands as a stark reminder of Korea's tumultuous history and its struggle for independence. Located in the bustling city of Seoul, this former prison now serves as a museum, shedding light on the dark days of Japanese colonial rule.
Seoul Museum of History
Exhibits on the history of the city Seoul Museum of History is a history museum located in Sinmunno 1 ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty, and the Museum depicts the evolution from its prehistoric period to the city it is today.
Fortress Wall of Seoul
The Fortress Wall of Seoul, or literally the Seoul City Wall is a series of walls made of stone, wood and other materials, built to protect the city of Seoul against invaders. The wall was first built in 1396 to defend and show the boundaries of the city, surrounding Hanyang in the Joseon Dynasty. At that time, it was called Hansung.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, which opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting the modern and contemporary history of the Republic of Korea.
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a first public museum of natural history in South Korea, located in a metropolitan area, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It was founded in 2003 and operated by Seodaemun-gu Administration.
Gahoe Museum
Gahoe Museum is a private museum in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Established in 2002, its collection includes over 1,500 items, including 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items. The museum is located on a street of traditional Hanok houses and gardens.
Global Village Folk Museum
Global Village Folk Museum was a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is located near Mt. Namsan.
Lotte World Folk Museum
The Lotte World Folk Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
Korea University Museum
Korea University Museum, commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South...
Horim Museum
Horim Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was founded by Yun Jang-seob who after setting up the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in July 1981 to purchase antiquities, established the Horim Museum in October 1982 at Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu by leasing one floor of a building.
Korea Furniture Museum
The Korea Furniture Museum is a furniture museum located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The museum is home to over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok. Visits are by reservations only.
Heojun Museum
Heojun Museum is a municipal museum in Gayang 2-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea to commemorate the legacy of Heo Jun, a court physician during the reign of King Seonjo of the mid Joseon Dynasty of Korea.
Onggi Folk Museum
The Onggi Folk Museum, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private museum specializing in onggi, Korean earthenware which is used for storage and utilitarian purposes. It was established as the Goryeo Folk Museum in 1991 and later was changed to the current name.
The Abraham Park Kenneth Vine Collection
The Abraham Park Kenneth Vine Collection, also known as the Pyung Kang Biblical Archaeology Museum is a privately owned museum established by Rev.
Dosan Anchangho Memorial Hall
The Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
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