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What travelers are saying
- AmanjunkieLos Angeles, CA44 contributionsStunning, cultural heritage and a must stop for a first time visitors in Seoul. It is located right next to Bukchon Hanok Village, which is some thing also worth seeing if visiting this part of SeoulWritten September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AngelaZurich, Switzerland2 contributionsThe National Museum of Korea is a treasure trove of Korean history and culture, featuring artifacts from ancient to modern times. A must-visit for history enthusiasts.Written August 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JakartaPeripatJakarta3 contributionsSurprised that this place doesn’t rank in the top ten of places to visit in Seoul. Granted it is not for Fun, but so important to understand part of Korean zeitgeist!Written April 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- reemyaj2 contributionsAll women should visit this place, well built and educating
Prepare to cry
The location is up the hill and hard to find be careful!Written June 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Harry KAINNew York City, NY1 contributionSeoul Museum of History offers a comprehensive look at the city’s evolution from ancient times to the present, with well-curated exhibits that are both informative and engaging.Written August 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Janet L188 contributionsI think this is a holdover from when the Olympics were in Seoul, and there was a goal of educating attendees. The place is geared toward children. That said, my knowledge of Korean history was on that level…so I found this museum very entertaining. Lots of models of past dynasties, even a diorama of Stone Age people! Chronological arrangement. End up at a decent restaurant of traditional food. (I had a little trouble finding this place. Glad I persisted.)Written May 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kpiddyBrisbane, Australia13,998 contributionsWhile making the most of the air-conditioning on a very hot April afternoon, we took the time to explore the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and away from the crowds. The exhibition is broken down into three sections beginning in 1894 to present time. It explored what life was like for ordinary people, throughout wars, how the nation was evolving. This free to enter museum was a good find on our fifth visit to Seoul.Written September 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- vamsallySeattle, WA685 contributionsThis museum is free and has essentially one floor worth of viewing (5-6 rooms of exhibit), but it's worth a visit if you are into linguistics. It's also worth a visit if you love beautiful calligraphies and old books as lots of them are displayed here.Written May 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scott L3 contributionsWorth the visit if you like architecture, construction and/or civil engineering. Includes some history. We skimmed thru in 30 minutes towards closing time; some might spend an hour.Written June 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TIersHasieSydney, Australia1,002 contributionsI don't relate to Joseon history so didn't get too much out of this or cared.
The 2 statutes marking two greats in Joseon history is better explained here. To understand the historical significance you might wanna come here to learn more but staff are limited in english.Written July 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JHLSeoul, South Korea9,341 contributionsThis is an exhibition hall near western end of Cheongwadae.
Good to take a look for less than an hour.
It's a fine modern space. I was a bit wondered with few people.
I think they need more efforts to let people know this place.Written May 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JHLSeoul, South Korea9,341 contributionsYou can learn details about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunshin here. It's well-maintained and the replica of geobukseon(turtle ship) is amazing. The location is below Gwanghwamun Square.Written May 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cristoph2010Toronto1,349 contributionsAs you can probably guess, Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Korean Catholic martyrs. Yes, this is the spot of martyrdom for the early Korean Catholics. This is not only one of many shrines in Seoul but also of historical importance. It serves as a pilgrimage site for Catholics but you can also learn a bit about Catholicism's history in South Korea. The green space is amazing to explore. There's also a church with a crypt, where several martyrs are honored. The shrine is on a small hill and not for those who are unfit or have bad knees. Someone in the comment section wrote about being disappointed with the stone memorial with the inscription about Westerners being barbarians. Just remember that this does not reflect the current societal thinking but is a reminder of the past. It's like an anti-foreigner propaganda at that time.Written July 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angela RSeoul, South Korea6 contributionsThis was an interesting place if you're into history. It was neat to see the modal recreations of ancient times here in Seoul, and to see how people's lives changed over different periods of history. I also really like pottery, so this was a nice aspect of the museum for me, personally. My favorite artifacts were the gilded crowns and jewelry. This museum might be less interesting for young children, although there were some interactive parts and some films that might be fun, but I did not do those parts. Those parts might also only be interesting for children who speak Korean.Written December 22, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JMSeoul, South Korea2 contributionsI went here before, but they recently moved to TimeSquare! It's so much bigger, and the location is great! Easy transportation, and since it's inside a mall, you can go there while visiting Timesquare.
Also, this hasn't updated the new location: 서울 영등포구 영중로 15 타임스퀘어 지하 2층
Inside, there is a Dokdo model (as shown in my photo)
There is a lot of info about Dokdo, learned so much going here. It's a great museum for tourists and for learning more about Dokdo.
If you have kids, I recommend going here together since there are a lot of activities to do!Written August 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
