Insa Urban Archaeological Exhibition Hall

A branch of Seoul Museum of History displaying original excavated Joseon-era drainage channels, house foundations and urban traces from the former Pimatgol streets around Insa-dong, along with materials on historic science. Opened in July 2026, it is on basement level 1 of G1 SEOUL and offers free self-guided admission.

Address: G1 SEOUL B1, 18 Jongno 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 종로11길 18)
Nearby transit: Jonggak Station, Subway Line 1, Exit 3, walking toward Jongno 2-ga. No dedicated museum parking; use public transport or nearby paid parking.
Hours: 09:00–18:00; last entry 17:30; closed Mondays. Free self-guided visiting. Guided tours are listed at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00 and require a separate Seoul public-service reservation; recording tours is not permitted. Verify special closures including January 1 and changing tour bookings. Phone +82-2-724-9710.

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서울특별시 내 손안에 서울Insa Urban Archaeological Exhibition Hall — Seoul City FeatureSeoul city's July 2026 feature on the newly opened archaeological exhibition space.

Why it matters now

The museum's annex visitor guide and Seoul's July 2026 opening report were checked to add the missing address, access and visiting hours. Docent tours are listed at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00, booked on Seoul's public reservation portal, separately from general entry. Check live tour space before visiting.

Why go

Discover real archaeological remains of commercial backstreets in historic Jongno, alongside displays of movable metal type and scientific culture. General entry is free and self-guided; the separately guided interpretation must be booked.

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Getting thereJonggak Station, Subway Line 1, Exit 3, walking toward Jongno 2-ga. No dedicated museum parking; use public transport or nearby paid parking.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗G1 SEOUL B1, 18 Jongno 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 종로11길 18)

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →09:00–18:00; last entry 17:30; closed Mondays. Free self-guided visiting. Guided tours are listed at 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00 and require a separate Seoul public-service reservation; recording tours is not permitted. Verify special closures including January 1 and changing tour bookings. Phone +82-2-724-9710.

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