- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Dongdaemun History Museum
Dongdaemun History Museum, an annex of Seoul Museum of History, displays excavated materials uncovered when the former stadium site became Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. It explores urban layers from the Joseon era to modern times and is separate from the Stadium Memorial Hall.
- Address
- 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, within Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
- Nearby transit
- Take Seoul Subway Lines 2, 4 or 5 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, heading toward Exit 1. The gallery is inside the park, with different hours from the wider DDP complex.
- Hours
- Detailed annex guide: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed 12:00–13:00, final entry 17:30, free; closed Mondays, Jan 1 and Lunar New Year/Chuseok day. An operator overview still displays 10:00–19:00; call to reconfirm. Phone +82-2-2153-0200. Subway Lines 2/4/5 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 1.
The museum's detailed official visitor guide states Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, final entry 17:30, with a 12:00–13:00 gallery closure. An older overview page also lists 10:00–19:00; because the operator's pages conflict, reconfirm hours directly before setting out.
Why go
A free stop for visitors to DDP and the park who want to see archaeological evidence of Seoul's earlier street and city life. Distinguish the museum from the neighbouring Stadium Memorial Hall and the wider park.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.