The Museum of Medicine, Seoul

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The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea. ()

Coordinates: 37°34'49"N, 127°2'6"E

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동대문구 (제기동)Seoul South Korea

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The Museum of Medicine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongmyo, Gyeongdong Market, Korea University Museum, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market.

1.1 miSW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
27 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.
~650 ftNE
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
4 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
19 min walk • 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...
1.2 miSW
Shopping, Market
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Seoul
31 min walk • Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is a market located in the neighborhood of Hwanghak-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea to sell second-hand goods.
0.9 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
24 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.
0.8 miNW
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
21 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.
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
22 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Korea University, Seoul
17 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.
1.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Kyung Hee University, Seoul
39 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.
1.2 miS
City
Seongdong District, Seoul
30 min walk • Seongdong District is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong.
1.1 miNW
Universities and schools
Sungshin Women's University, Seoul
28 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Museum of Medicine?

Nearby attractions include Jegi-dong, Seoul (3 min walk), Gyeongdong Market, Seoul (4 min walk), Yongsin-dong, Seoul (14 min walk), Cheongnyangni 588, Seoul (15 min walk).

How to get to The Museum of Medicine by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Museum of Medicine:

Metro

Jegi-dong • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Jegidong • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Bus

Hyeondaekoa • Lines: 동대문05 (14 min walk)
동대문경찰서 • Lines: 동대문05 (15 min walk)

Light rail

Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (18 min walk)
Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (34 min walk)

Train

Cheongnyangni (19 min walk)
Changsin (28 min walk)