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Oct 11, 2026

Culture Station Seoul 284 (Old Seoul Station)

A restored former Seoul Station building now used for exhibitions and cultural programs. It is separate from the active train platforms. The free exhibition Caring by Design runs on floors 1–2 from Sep 17 to Nov 1, 2026. The building can close between exhibitions.

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Why it matters now

This weekend, the official program lists free access to Caring by Design, 10:00–18:00, final entry 17:30 (closed Mondays). Wednesday 14:00 curator tours are walk-in, but language is not confirmed. The Oct 14 forum and Oct 18/25 hands-on sessions require separate advance Naver registration; availability was not tested.

Why go

See the architecture of Seoul's historic station together with contemporary design art beside the modern transport hub. Follow signage for Culture Station Seoul 284 rather than the train platforms.

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Getting there서울역 1·4호선 2번 출구, 경의중앙선 서울역 1번 출구(운영기관 공식 방문안내). KTX 등 철도역 승강장과 문화역서울284 입구는 다르므로 '문화역서울284' 표지와 길 안내를 확인할 것.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗서울특별시 중구 통일로 1, 구 서울역 본옥(문화역서울284)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →진행 중인 《돌봄의 디자인》 전시 기준 2026-09-17~11-01, 10:00~18:00, 입장마감 17:30. 월요일·추석 당일 휴관, 매주 수요일 '문화가 있는 날' 19:00까지 연장. 전시 무료. 상설 개방 건물이 아니라 전시·행사가 없는 기간에는 휴관; 공간투어는 별도 예약 운영. 휠체어 2대·유아차 3대 비치(필요 시 안내원 문의), 현장 비치 수량·승강기 이용 가능 여부는 별도 확인.
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Check dates and participation conditionsCaring by Design — Culture Station Seoul 284
Free design exhibition on floors 1–2 of the restored Old Seoul Station, Sep 17–Nov 1, 2026. It explores the maintenance, repair, cleaning and care that keep public spaces usable. Open 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), closed Mondays and Chuseok Day; Wednesdays extend until 19:00. Wednesday curator tours at 14:00 are walk-in, but their language was not verified. The Oct 14 research forum (16:00–18:00; first 50 registered) and Oct 18/25 hands-on practice (13:00 and 16:00, age 10+, max six per session) require separate advance Naver registration. Available seats were not checked.