What if a child could step into Joseon-era Hanyang right in central Seoul? On the first floor of the Seoul Museum of History, 'Hanyang Adventure Begins!' invites young visitors to compare everyday life in the old capital with Seoul today. The exhibition frames the journey around a traditional sailing boat and hands-on discoveries rather than a conventional display of objects.
Discover everyday Hanyang
The exhibition began on 22 December 2025 and is designed mainly for children in grades 3–4. Ask your child: 'If you spent a day in historic Hanyang, where would you go first?' The experience is about imagining the people and daily routines behind the city's history. Individual activity areas or routes may change with on-site operations.
Four sessions, not general museum opening hours
Admission is free, but the children's museum uses timed sessions: 10:00–11:30, 13:10–14:20, 14:40–15:50 and 16:10–17:20. Do not confuse these with the main museum building's general 09:00–18:00 opening hours. The children's museum normally closes on Mondays and 1 January, but opens when Monday is a public holiday.
Book online ahead of time. Only 10 people in total, including adults and children, can be admitted as walk-ins per session, subject to first-come availability. Children must be accompanied by an adult; adults without children are also restricted. A listing does not guarantee a slot.
Arrive for the booked session
The official reservation guidance says bookings can be cancelled when visitors have not entered within 20 minutes of the session start and describes restrictions following a no-show. Allow extra time for transport and check the full current rules before booking.
Getting there
The address is 55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the first floor of the Seoul Museum of History (서울특별시 종로구 새문안로 55). According to official directions, Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7 (Line 5) is about 460 metres away. Nearby Gyeonghuigung Palace could make an additional heritage stop, but confirm its own admission conditions and the route separately.
Before visiting: verify session availability, temporary closures, the child's age suitability and guardian requirements using the official exhibition, admission and directions pages.