Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)




Address



283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 283 (종로6가)




Inquiries




• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-724-0243



Operating Hours



Weekdays 09:00-19:00

Saturday / Sunday / National Holidays

March-October 09:00-19:00 / November-February 09:00-18:00



Closed



Mondays, New Year's Day



Length of Tour



approx. 1 hr







Introduction

Built in 1396, Hanyang City Wall has protected Seoul for 600 years. Even though some parts were demolished through modernization, it has kept its original form well, to be featured as a valuable Cultural Asset. Located inside Dongdaemun City Wall Park, Seoul City Wall Museum exhibits historical artifacts relating to the transformation of the city, and has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, information center and multi-purpose lecture room.

Founding Organization

Seoul Museum of History

Managing Organization

Seoul Museum of History

Structure Size

Area 1,604.34㎡ / Exhibition area 716.5㎡

Maximum Occupancy

Approx. 100 visitors

Collections Status

Hanyangdo, Changuimundo, postcards, etc.

Exhibition Hall Information

[1F / Special Exhibition Hall]

Special exhibitions related to the Seoul City Wall.
The Seoul City Wall on Namsan Mountain exhibit is currently ongoing.



[2F / Seoul City Wall Information Center and Learning Center]

The Seoul City Wall Information Center displays a variety of materials to enhance citizens’ understanding of Seoul Fortress and other fortresses around the world.
The center, which is open to everyone, runs special educational programs on Seoul Fortress for the general public.



[3F / Permanent Exhibition Hall]

Media related to the past, present, and future of the Seoul City Wall

Main Facilities

1F: Media art, permanent exhibition hall

2F: Planned exhibition hall, Doseong Information Center, learning center

3F: Permanent exhibition hall

Restrooms

Available 1-2F

Admission / Participation Fees

Free

Credit Cards Accepted

Accepted

Parking Facilities

10 parking spaces (small vehicles only)

Parking Fee

- 3,600 won for the first hour.

- 300 won per every 5 minutes thereafter.

Reservations

Please make a phone reservation for groups (25 people or more)
+82-2-724-0243

Info. Services for Koreans

Prior-reservation required for exhibition explanation guide

Tel: +82-2-724-0243 / +82-2-724-0245

* Available for groups of 25 people or less


Homepage
museum.seoul.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)


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