Unhyeongung Royal Residence
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul
- Tue to Sun
- 9:00 to 19:00
- Mon
- Closed
Closed Mondays, but open when Monday is a public holiday. Last entry 18:30. Evening opening to 21:00 on Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun from 1 Sep to 29 Nov 2026 (last admission 20:30).
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A royal residence where Gojong grew up, a short walk from Anguk Station. Entry is free.
Insider tip
It's quieter than the grand palaces and fits easily before or after Insadong. From 1 Sep to 29 Nov 2026 it stays open until 21:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What the guides say about Unhyeongung Royal Residence
For a quieter hanok experience, Ikseon-dong Hanok Street is a narrow alley of cafes and restaurants, and Unhyeongung Royal Residence is a free former royal home near Anguk Station, closed on Mondays.
What's on near Unhyeongung Royal Residence
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Unhyeongung Royal Residence, 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 Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
Hanok lanes, a second palace and the Samcheong-ro galleries
Bukchon sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and most of it is still a residential neighbourhood. Samcheong-ro, along the palace wall, has the national art museum and several galleries. The nearest station is Anguk, on Line 3.
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 3 cafes and 2 landmarks. Read the Bukchon and Samcheong-dong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Unhyeongung Royal Residence?
- 464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Unhyeongung Royal Residence?
- Tue to Sun 9:00 to 19:00; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays, but open when Monday is a public holiday. Last entry 18:30. Evening opening to 21:00 on Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun from 1 Sep to 29 Nov 2026 (last admission 20:30).
- How do I get to Unhyeongung Royal Residence?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 4. Unhyeongung Royal Residence is in Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
- How much does Unhyeongung Royal Residence cost?
- Nothing. Unhyeongung Royal Residence is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Unhyeongung Royal Residence?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Unhyeongung Royal Residence?
- Late afternoon.
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