Seoul Museum of History
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A free city museum beside Gyeonghuigung on Seoul's history, with a large model of the city.
Insider tip
The museum stays open to 21:00 every Friday, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday too from 15 Sep to 30 Nov 2026. Check museum.seoul.kr before a late visit.
What's on at Seoul Museum of History
Upcoming events at Seoul Museum of History and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
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 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 Seoul Museum of History Humanities Walk (서울역사박물관 인문학산책)
Gyeonghuigung Palace Humanities Walk (경희궁 인문학산책)
Exhibition at 경희궁, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
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
The Painters at the Gwanghwamun theatre Performance
Daily, 14:00, 17:00 and 20:00. Next: Mon 2 Nov · The Painters Gwanghwamun theatre, Kyunghyang Art Hill, Jung
Non-verbal live drawing show at its own theatre in Jeongdong, an open run with three shows a day.
14:00, 17:00 and 20:00 · Map · Source: The Painters · 페인터즈 광화문 전용관
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
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 Seoul Museum of History?
- 55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get to Seoul Museum of History?
- The nearest station is Gwanghwamun (Line 5), exit 7. Seoul Museum of History is in Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
- How much does Seoul Museum of History cost?
- Nothing. Seoul Museum of History is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Seoul Museum of History?
- Plan for 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Seoul Museum of History?
- Weekday afternoon.
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