Gyeonghuigung Palace
- Tue to Sun
- 9:00 to 18:00
- Mon
- Closed
Closed Mondays and 1 January.
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A reconstructed palace west of Gwanghwamun with free entry. The Seoul Museum of History sits next to it.
Insider tip
Few visitors come here, which makes it a calm break between the bigger sights.
What the guides say about Gyeonghuigung Palace
The one most people skip is Gyeonghuigung Palace, a reconstructed palace west of Gwanghwamun. Entry is free, it's open 09:00 to 18:00 Tuesday to Sunday, and the Seoul Museum of History sits next door.
The permanent galleries at National Museum of Korea are free, and so are War Memorial of Korea, Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeonghuigung Palace.
What's on near Gyeonghuigung Palace
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Gyeonghuigung Palace, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Gyeonghuigung Palace Humanities Walk (경희궁 인문학산책)
Exhibition at 경희궁, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
The Grand Panorama of Seoul Urban Planning
Exhibition in Special Exhibition Hall A marking 60 years since the first Seoul Basic Urban Plan. General admission is free and the museum is closed Mondays except public holidays.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Yeomingongsu: Defending the City Together with the People
Seoul History and Culture special exhibition on the defence of Hanyang in the late Joseon period. Shown in Special Exhibition Hall B at the Seoul Museum of History until 25 October 2026 and in the special exhibition hall of the Seoul City Wall Museum until 7 March 2027.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Seoul Museum of History Humanities Walk (서울역사박물관 인문학산책)
THE PAINTERS
Time 14:00, 17:00 and 20:00 daily
Daily live painting show at 14:00, 17:00 and 20:00, subject to change by the organiser. Seats KRW 50,000 to KRW 70,000.
Smaller local events nearby
Extended Evening Opening at the Seoul Museum of History, autumn 2026 Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 15 September to 30 November 2026. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Seoul Museum of History, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
From 15 September to 30 November the museum is open until 21:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fridays to 21:00 are listed in a separate entry. It closes at 18:00 on Thursdays and is closed on Mondays.
Free · 09:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30) · Map · Source: Seoul Museum of History · 서울역사박물관 야간 개방 확대
Gyeonghuigung Palace Guided Tour (Friday) Exhibition
Every Friday. Next: Fri 6 Nov · Gyeonghuigung Palace, Jongno
Guided tours of Gyeonghuigung Palace run on Fridays at 14:00 and 15:00, and the palace has free admission.
Free · 14:00 and 15:00 · Map · Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul), The Rediscovery of Korea (Woorigunggwol Guardians) · 경희궁 해설 (금요일)
Nearby
Around Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
Palace gates, museums and the Seochon lanes
This is the formal centre of Seoul. Gyeongbokgung sits at the top of Sejong-daero, with Gwanghwamun Square in front and a cluster of free museums around it. Seochon, the grid of small streets to the west, has Tongin Market and a few cafes.
Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 2 restaurants, 1 landmark, 1 market and 1 cafe. Read the Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Gyeonghuigung Palace?
- 45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Gyeonghuigung Palace?
- Tue to Sun 9:00 to 18:00; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays and 1 January.
- How do I get to Gyeonghuigung Palace?
- The nearest station is Seodaemun (Line 5), exit 4. Gyeonghuigung Palace is in Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
- How much does Gyeonghuigung Palace cost?
- Nothing. Gyeonghuigung Palace is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Gyeonghuigung Palace?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Gyeonghuigung Palace?
- Weekday afternoon.
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