Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul

Name: Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
Address: Yeonhui-dong, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seoul, 120-110, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-330-8899

#115 among attractions in Seoul

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum, History museum

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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. The purpose of the foundation is to preserve, to study, and to exhibit geological and biological records about the local environment. ()

Local name: 서대문자연사박물관 Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 37°34'36"N, 126°56'17"E

Address

Yeonhui-dong, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil서대문구 (연희동)Seoul 120-110 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-330-8899

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Day trips

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Independence Gate, Inwangsan.

1 miE
Park
Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Seodaemun Independence Park stands as a testament to South Korea's enduring spirit and its people's quest for freedom. The park, which is located in the Seodaemun-gu district, is a place of historical significance and a symbol of the...
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Prison history museum in 1908 jail
Seodaemun Prison, Seoul
26 min walk • 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.
1.2 miE
Historical place
Independence Gate, Seoul
32 min walk • Dongnimmun Gate is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the First Sino-Japanese War to inspire a spirit of independence away from Korea's previous status as a Chinese tributary state, which was declared by the Treaty of Shimonoseki. It was designed by Soh Jaipil, a Korean political activist.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Inwangsan, Seoul
32 min walk • Inwangsan is a mountain with a height of 338 meters, located in Jongno-gu and Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, central areas of Seoul, South Korea. The name literally means "mountain of generous king" in Korean.
1.2 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Inwangsa, Seoul
31 min walk • Inwangsa is a Buddhist temple of the Bonwon Order in Mt. Inwangsan, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at San 2 Muak-dong, in the Jongno-gu area of the city.
0.6 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa, Seoul
17 min walk • Bongwon Temple is a South Korean Buddhist temple in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, near Yonsei University. Situated to the northeast of the university on the hillside of Ahn Mountain, this is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism.
1.1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Samsung Hall, Seoul
29 min walk • The Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall was completed in commemoration of Korea University's centennial. It houses a digital library and a number of national treasure-level properties of the Korea University Museum. The building was completed on a site of 21,000m².
1.1 miSE
Universities and schools
Ewha Womans University, Seoul
28 min walk • Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul founded in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton under Emperor Gojong. It was the first university founded in South Korea.
1.3 miS
Temple
Seoul Korea Temple, Seoul
33 min walk • The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Yonsei University, Seoul
29 min walk • Yonsei University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As a member of the "SKY" universities, Yonsei University is deemed one of the three most prestigious institutions in the country.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Baengnyeonsan, Seoul
31 min walk • Baengnyeonsan is a mountain in Seoul, South Korea, lying on the border between Eunpyeong-gu and Seodaemun-gu. It has an elevation of 216 m.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seodaemun Museum of Natural History open?

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Seodaemun Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Bongwon-dong, Seoul (15 min walk), Yeonhui-dong, Seoul (16 min walk), Bongwonsa, Seoul (17 min walk), Myongji University, Seoul (22 min walk).

How to get to Seodaemun Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seodaemun Museum of Natural History:

Bus

Seodaemun Office Seodaemun Public Health Center • Lines: 7720 (5 min walk)

Metro

Muakjae • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)
Hongje • Lines: 3 (23 min walk)