Itaewon and Hannam-dong
Two big museums, a war memorial and late-night bars on Itaewon-ro
Itaewon and Hannam-dong sit next to each other, and most of what you'd visit is on or just off Itaewon-ro. Hannam-dong has the museums and galleries, and Itaewon has the bars and the older shops.
The Leeum Museum of Art is on the slope above Hangangjin Station, about a five-minute walk from exit 1. Its permanent Korean antique art display is free, while the special exhibitions are ticketed and booked online. Pace Gallery is by the same exit and opens Tuesday to Saturday.
The National Museum of Korea and the War Memorial of Korea are both free and both larger than they look on a map. The museum's galleries are open until 21:00 on Wednesday and Saturday. The war memorial closes at 17:40 and is shut on Mondays and the day after national holidays.
Itaewon itself is mostly an evening area. Prost Pub & Grill runs until 06:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and All That Jazz is a live jazz club that opens at 18:00. The Seoul Central Mosque is about 477 m on foot from exit 3 and welcomes visitors who dress modestly.
Getting there
Itaewon (Line 6) is the main station for the bars. Hangangjin (Line 6), exit 1, is closest to Leeum and Pace Gallery. For the National Museum of Korea use Ichon (Line 4 or Gyeongui-Jungang), exit 2, and for the War Memorial use Samgakji (Line 4), exit 11.
What to see
Plan around opening days. Leeum, Pace Gallery and the War Memorial are all closed on Mondays, so a Monday works better for the National Museum of Korea, which is open daily (check its notices for galleries closed for works). Shop hours on Itaewon Antique Furniture Street vary and aren't published, so go in the afternoon.
Where to eat and drink
Takeout Drawing and HIT Coffee Roasters cover the coffee side near Hangangjin and Itaewon stations. For dinner, Bangul & Kkomak is a seafood tavern between Hannam and Itaewon and closes on Sundays. The Baker's Table, on Noksapyeong-daero, opens at 08:00 and is a good first stop if you're walking east.
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The best of Itaewon and Hannam-dong
Things to do in Itaewon and Hannam-dong
What's on in Itaewon and Hannam-dong
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
National Museum of Korea Highlights Tour for International Visitors Exhibition
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays; the schedule changes every month. Next: Mon 2 Nov · National Museum of Korea, in front of the Korean Empire gallery, Permanent Exhibition Hall 1F
The National Museum of Korea runs highlights tours for international visitors in English, Japanese and Chinese from the Korean Empire gallery on the first floor.
10:30 and 13:00 (English and Japanese), 13:00 (Chinese) · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 국립중앙박물관 외국인 정기해설
National Museum of Korea Regular Highlights Tour (Korean) Exhibition
Every day, in Korean, no reservation (Oct and Nov 2026 timetable). Next: Mon 2 Nov · National Museum of Korea, in front of the Korean Empire gallery, Permanent Exhibition Hall 1F
The National Museum of Korea gives free hour-long regular tours of its highlight relics without reservation, aimed at Korean-speaking visitors, with a timetable that changes every month.
Free · Mon to Fri 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00; Sat and Sun 11:00, 13:00, 15:00; about 1 hour · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 국립중앙박물관 대표유물해설
Late Opening at the National Museum of Korea Exhibition
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Next: Wed 4 Nov · National Museum of Korea
On Wednesdays and Saturdays the museum stays open until 21:00 instead of 17:30. The permanent galleries are free, and paid special exhibitions need a ticket. The museum is closed on 1 January, Seollal and Chuseok, and the permanent and special galleries close on the first Monday of March, June, September and December.
Free, except paid special exhibitions · 09:30 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30) · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 국립중앙박물관 야간개장
Wednesday game night at Lit Lounge Activities
Every Wednesday, 19:00. Next: Wed 4 Nov · Lit Lounge Itaewon
19:00 to 01:00 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
A Million Laughs bilingual comedy open mic Activities
Every Thursday, comedy 21:30. Next: Thu 5 Nov · Billion Bar Itaewon
Doors 20:00, comedy 21:30 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
Kim Yun Shin: In the Continuum Exhibition
5 Nov to 24 Dec · Lehmann Maupin Seoul
Solo exhibition of paintings, wood sculptures and painting-sculptures by Kim Yun Shin across the gallery's two floors.
Map · Source: Lehmann Maupin · 김윤신 《In the Continuum》
Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl, Itaewon Nightlife
Every Friday, 20:00. Next: Fri 6 Nov · The Craic House
US$20 online, 25,000 KRW at the door · Meet 20:00 to 21:30, party until 01:00 · Map · Source: Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl
Friday karaoke night at Billion Bar Nightlife
Every Friday, from 23:00. Next: Fri 6 Nov · Billion Bar Itaewon
Karaoke from 23:00 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
Itaewon pub crawl (Friday) Nightlife
Fridays until 26 December, 20:30. Next: Fri 6 Nov · King Pub Itaewon
Three bars and a club with four drinks. Bring a photo ID.
25,000 KRW · 20:30 · Map · Source: The Seoul Pub Crawl (SGW events)
A Billion Questions trivia night Activities
Every Saturday, 20:00. Next: Sat 7 Nov · Billion Bar Itaewon
Doors 19:00, trivia 20:00 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
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Itaewon pub crawl (Saturday) Nightlife
Saturdays until 26 December, 20:30. Next: Sat 7 Nov · Sam Ryan's Itaewon
Meets on the second floor of Sam Ryan's. Three bars and a club with four drinks. Bring a photo ID.
25,000 KRW · 20:30 · Map · Source: The Seoul Pub Crawl (SGW events)
Comedy Supper Club open mic at Lit Lounge Activities
Every Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Lit Lounge Itaewon
Map · Source: Planet Hustle
Seoul City Improv drop-in session Activities
Every Sunday, 18:00 to 21:00. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Funtastic Theater
5,000 KRW (free the first time) · 18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Seoul City Improv
Evergreen Bamboo in Ceramics, Buncheong and White Porcelain Room Exhibition
On now, until 31 Jan 2027 · National Museum of Korea, Buncheong and White Porcelain Room
A themed exhibition on bamboo motifs in ceramics in the third floor Buncheong and White Porcelain Room.
Free · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 09:30 to 17:30; Wed, Sat 09:30 to 21:00; entry closes 30 minutes before closing · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 분청사기·백자실 주제전시 <사계절 푸른 대나무, 도자기에 담다>
Green Room by Yeon Yeoin Exhibition
On now, until 28 Nov · Yongsan Cultural Foundation, Pop-up Hall
A free exhibition in the first-floor pop-up hall of the Yongsan Cultural Foundation.
Free · Map · Source: Yongsan Cultural Foundation · 협력 전시 'Green Room 그린룸 by YEON YEOIN'
Opening the Millennium Seal: Dunhuang Buddhist Sutra Collection Exhibition
On now, until 24 Jan 2027 · National Museum of Korea, Central Asia Room
A special display of Dunhuang Buddhist sutra manuscripts from the museum's collection, 3 works in 8 pieces, in the Central Asia Room.
Free · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 09:30 to 17:30; Wed, Sat 09:30 to 21:00; entry closes 30 minutes before closing · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 천년의 봉인을 열다-돈황 불교 사경 소장품 특별공개
Sharing Beauty: Newly Donated Artifacts 2 Exhibition
On now, until 15 Nov · National Museum of Korea, Donation Room 4
A themed exhibition of donated artifacts in Donation Room 4 on the second floor.
Free · Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 09:30 to 17:30; Wed, Sat 09:30 to 21:00; entry closes 30 minutes before closing · Map · Source: National Museum of Korea · 아름다움을 나누는 마음-새로 맞이한 기증유물전 2
Pam Evelyn: The Wild Asphalt Exhibition
12 Nov 2026 to 9 Jan 2027 · Pace Gallery Seoul
First solo exhibition in Korea of new paintings and works on paper by Pam Evelyn.
Map · Source: Pace Gallery
Date Me If You Can comedy game show Performance
Fri 13 Nov · Lit Lounge Itaewon
₩10,000 · 21:00 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
Kim Feel Concert Concert
14 to 15 Nov · Blue Square, Woori WON Banking Hall
A concert by Kim Feel in the Woori WON Banking Hall at Blue Square.
Map · Source: Blue Square Seoul · 2026 김필 콘서트 〈JOURNEY〉
Thanksgiving dinner at Lit Lounge Nightlife
Thu 26 Nov · Lit Lounge Itaewon
Dinner free, ₩50,000 drinks package · 19:00 to 01:00, unlimited drinks 20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Planet Hustle
Awesome Stage X FTISLAND Concert
28 to 29 Nov · Blue Square, Woori WON Banking Hall
A stage show with FTISLAND in the Woori WON Banking Hall at Blue Square.
Map · Source: Blue Square Seoul · 2026 Awesome Stage X FTISLAND : FaTe PE
Seoul City Improv show Performance
Last Saturday of the month, 20:00. Next: Sat 28 Nov · Funtastic Theater
20:00 · Map · Source: Seoul City Improv
Live music in Itaewon and Hannam-dong
- Kumho Art Hall Yonsei 67 upcoming gigs
- Blue Square 11 upcoming gigs
- Gangdong Arts Center 7 upcoming gigs
- LG Arts Center Seoul 3 upcoming gigs
- Gocheok Sky Dome 3 upcoming gigs
- Yongsan History Museum (monthly listening concerts) 2 upcoming gigs
- Kkumbit Theater (Seongbuk Media Culture Maru) 2 upcoming gigs
- Kim Hee-su Art Center (Surim) 1 upcoming gig
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