Ssamzigil
Jongno and Insadong, Seoul
- Daily
- 10:30 to 20:30
Closed 1 January and Chuseok.
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A craft and shopping complex on Insadong-gil with a spiral walkway from the ground floor to a rooftop garden.
Insider tip
Daily hours are 10:30 to 20:30. It closes only on New Year's Day and Chuseok.
What's on near Ssamzigil
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Ssamzigil, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Park Sungmin: Lingering in the Grain Beyond Form
Time 10:00 to 18:00, closed Sundays and Mondays
Solo exhibition by Park Sungmin at Roh Gallery. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Equinox: Autumn and Spring
Time 10:00 to 18:00
Special exhibition on 3F of Exhibition Building 1. Free. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays, open until 21:00 daily except Thursdays from 15 Sep.
Andong Byeolgung, Layers of Time
Time Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00 (Fri until 21:00)
Craft exhibition built around the history of Andong Byeolgung, the palace that stood on the museum site. Open until 21:00 on Fridays and closed on Mondays.
RE:ARIRANG, Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music special exhibition
Time 09:00-18:00 Station Anguk Station Exit 4 (Line 3), 5-minute walk
Special exhibition marking 100 years since Na Un-gyu's 1926 film Arirang. The museum opens 9:00 to 18:00, Tuesday to Sunday, last admission 17:30, and admission is free.
Taehwagwan: A Space Connecting Time
Time 9:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:30
Exhibition on the history of the Insa-dong 194 site, from a Joseon-era residence to the Taehwagwan restaurant where the Declaration of Independence was read. Organised by the Seoul Museum of History.
Smaller local events nearby
Evening Opening and Moonlight Patrol at Unhyeongung Illumination
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays, through November 2026. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Unhyeongung Royal Residence, Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
The city has extended evening opening to 21:00 on these days from 15 September through November. The Moonlight Patrol programme runs 18:00 to 21:00 with lighting and media art, and the city page lists no fee.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government · 운현궁 야간 개방 달빛 순라
Unhyeongung Palace Evening Opening Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 1 to November 29, 2026. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Unhyeongung Palace, Jongno
Unhyeongung Palace stays open until 21:00 on five days a week from September 1 to November 29, 2026, with free admission.
Free · 9:00 to 21:00 (last admission 20:30) · Map · Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul), Unhyeongung · 운현궁 야간 개방
Nearby
Around Jongno and Insadong
Temples, craft shops and the late-night market
Jongno is the old main street of the city. Insadong-gil has craft shops and tea houses, Jogyesa is the only traditional temple in the centre, and Gwangjang Market feeds people until 23:00. Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung are the quieter heritage sites on the east side.
Jongno and Insadong has 9 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 palaces and temples, 2 shops, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Jongno and Insadong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Ssamzigil?
- 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Ssamzigil?
- Daily 10:30 to 20:30. Closed 1 January and Chuseok.
- How do I get to Ssamzigil?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 6. Ssamzigil is in Jongno and Insadong, Seoul.
- How much does Ssamzigil cost?
- Nothing. Ssamzigil is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Ssamzigil?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Ssamzigil?
- Afternoon.
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