Places
- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Seosomun Shrine History Museum
Beneath Seosomun Historical Park in central Seoul, this museum explores late-Joseon ideas, the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, and the memory of Korean Catholic martyrs. Permanent galleries, Consolation Hall and a Sky Courtyard connect history with the park above.
- Address
- 5 Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- Chungjeongno Station (Lines 2/5), Exit 4: follow the official walking directions including an approximately 500 m straight segment. Also accessible from Seoul Station (Lines 1/4), Exit 2.
- Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday 09:30–17:30, last entry 17:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day. General museum admission is free; special events may have separate terms.
A year-round historical venue, not a limited-time festival. Check official notices for exceptional closures and the conditions of special exhibitions or programmes.
Why go
A free cultural stop combining a city park, underground historical exhibitions and spaces for quiet reflection on late-Joseon society and modern memory.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereChungjeongno Station (Lines 2/5), Exit 4: follow the official walking directions including an approximately 500 m straight segment. Also accessible from Seoul Station (Lines 1/4), Exit 2.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗5 Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Tuesday–Sunday 09:30–17:30, last entry 17:00. Closed Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day. General museum admission is free; special events may have separate terms.
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