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Oct 11, 2026

Yun Dong-ju Literature Museum

A Jongno-gu literature museum in Cheongun-dong, created by repurposing a former water-pressure facility. It serves as a base for exhibitions, interpretation and literary walking programs, and pairs naturally with Poet Yun Dong-ju Hill, Cheongun Park and Buam-dong.

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Why it matters now

On October 18, programs for the 2026 Yun Dong-ju Literature Festival are scheduled around the museum, Mugyewon and Cheongun Literature Library, making this a useful anchor for the coming weekend. Festival sessions should be checked separately from normal museum hours.

Why go

It combines Yun Dong-ju's literary legacy with a distinctive reused architectural space and works as a practical anchor for walks along the Inwangsan foothills and toward Buam-dong. Jongno's official walking routes include the museum as a key point.

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Getting there지하철 3호선 경복궁역에서 버스 환승 권장. 종로구 공식 산책 안내는 1020·7022·7212번 버스로 자하문고개/윤동주문학관 정류장 접근을 안내한다.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗서울특별시 종로구 창의문로 119
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →화~일요일 10:00~18:00. 정기 휴관일은 월요일, 1월 1일, 설날, 추석날이다. 행사일에는 프로그램별 운영시간이 별도일 수 있으므로 최신 공지를 확인한다.
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