At a Glance

Seoul Museum of History beside Gyeonghui Palace opened May 2002, organizing 630 years of Seoul history into five eras from Joseon Hanyang to the modern megacity. 130,000 artifacts. Free entry.

From Joseon Capital to Mega-City

Covers Hanyang, colonial Gyeongseong, post-liberation Seoul and today. The site itself is the former Gyeonghui Palace.

Highlights

• Hall 1 — Joseon Hanyang maps and dioramas.
• Hall 2 — late 19th-century opening and modernisation.
• Hall 3 — colonial Gyeongseong.
• Hall 4 — post-war reconstruction and 1988 Olympics.
• Hall 5 — contemporary Seoul.
• 1:1,500 outdoor city model.

Visiting Tips

Seodaemun Station exit 4. Free. 2.5–3 hours. Closed Mondays. Pair with restored Gyeonghui Palace.