Korea University Museum, Seoul

#150 among attractions in Seoul

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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 Korea ()

Local name: 고려대학교 박물관 Established: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 37°35'27"N, 127°2'2"E

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성북구 안암로 145성북구 (종암동)Seoul 136-701 South Korea

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Korea University Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongmyo, Gyeongdong Market, Myogaksa, Gaeunsa.

1.5 miSW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
39 min walk • Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu. The Joseon government embarked on construction in 1599 and completed the work in 1601. The Wanli Emperor of Ming provided funds for construction of the shrine, along with a plaque with his own calligraphy.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
18 min walk • Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets of South Korea.
1.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
35 min walk • Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
~1750 ftW
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
9 min walk • Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
21 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.7 miS
Museum, Science museum
The Museum of Medicine, Seoul
19 min walk • The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea.
~690 ftSW
Universities and schools
Korea University, Seoul
4 min walk • Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the SKY universities, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
Kyung Hee University, Seoul
29 min walk • Kyung Hee University is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Founded in 1949, it is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Sungshin Women's University, Seoul
18 min walk • Sungshin Women's University is a private women's university located in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1936 by Dr. Sook-Chong Lee. During the 1960s and 70s, Sungshin was a Teachers College in South Korea. Then, in the 1980s, the college was promoted to the status of a comprehensive university.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Dongseon-dong, Seoul
23 min walk • Dongseon-dong is a dong in seongbuk-gu, neighbourhood of Nowon-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
~1350 ftN
Neighbourhood
Jongam-dong, Seoul
7 min walk • Jongam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Korea University Museum?

Nearby attractions include Korea University, Seoul (4 min walk), Jongam-dong, Seoul (7 min walk), Gaeunsa, Seoul (9 min walk), Sungshin Women's University, Seoul (18 min walk).

How to get to Korea University Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Korea University Museum:

Metro

Korea Univ. • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)
안암 • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Bus

영휘원사거리.홍릉사거리 • Lines: 동대문05 (16 min walk)
동부아파트 • Lines: 동대문05 (18 min walk)

Train

Wolgok (23 min walk)
Cheongnyangni (27 min walk)

Light rail

Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (25 min walk)
Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (31 min walk)