Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.

Name: Old Korean Legation Museum
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#133 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Built in 1877 as a residence for military officer and politician Seth Ledyard Phelps, the house served as the legation for the Joseon kingdom followed by the Korean Empire from 1889 to 1905 when Japan took control of Korea's government. The building was sold in 1910 for $10 and later served as a recreation center for African Americans, trade union hall, and private residence. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'37"N, 77°1'47"W

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Northwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Old Korean Legation Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Halo, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas.

~1610 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~1040 ftW
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~290 ftS
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1810 ftS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. The monument is located in the center of Thomas Circle, on the border of the downtown and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
~1790 ftSW
Park
Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Thomas Circle is a traffic circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW. It is named for George Henry Thomas, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
~1320 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~740 ftS
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
~1850 ftE
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1780 ftS
Museum, History museum
Laogai Museum, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Laogai Museum is a museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. United States, which showcases human rights in the People's Republic of China, focusing particularly on the Láogǎi, the Chinese prison system of "Reform through Labor".
~1630 ftSW
Church
National City Christian Church, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • National City Christian Church, located on Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C. is the national church of the Christian Church. The denomination grew out of the Stone-Campbell Movement founded by Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and Barton W.
~1070 ftNE
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Korean Legation Museum?

Nearby attractions include Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Zalmon Richards House, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Studio Theatre, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Korean Legation Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Korean Legation Museum:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (13 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (13 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (24 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (30 min walk)