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Things to do in Seoul, South Korea: The Best Specialty Museums
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Mokin Museum
2. Toykino Toy Museum
3. National Folk Museum of Korea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 963 reviews
The history of ordinary Koreans.
Reviewed By wireless_in_CA
This museum was located next to rear entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The building design was quite unexpected and its concrete base rose high above the ground with a multi story pagoda located on the top. There also was a nicely landscaped garden surrounding the museum. Inside were multiple exhibition halls that did a very good job in detailing the traditions and daily lives of the Korean people both past and present with artifacts (clothing, tools, replica homes, funeral biers, etc) and detailed explanations. The special exhibit was focused on present day workers from Incheon and the work they did. It was personal with their uniforms, biographies and the products they worked on (i.e. cars, textiles). Admission was free. A cafe was also located on the ground floor off to the side of the main entrance.
4. National Palace Museum of Korea
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By kanemochi - Seattle, United States
I highly recommend a short visit to this wonderful museum on Korean history on the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. Most people opt not to visit the museum which is a shame. There is no admission fee. The museum can be easily covered in an hour or two. If anything, the museum is a great place for a short rest and (clean) bathroom break after touring the palace grounds. There is ample seating and the museum is very calm and peaceful. It’s actually worth visiting on its own independently from the Palace IMO.
5. Beautiful Tea Museum
6. Central Buddhist Museum
7. Alive Museum Insadong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 200 reviews
A unique & extraordinary museum, which displays various object art, interactive and media art, and trick art. Moreover, what is different and more entertaining than other art museums is that an interaction and engagement are involved.
8. Poopoo Land
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretLee - Hong Kong, China
Poo poo and wee wee are the two of the most intriguing human elements for young children. This museum has a fun approach to explain the mother nature calls. A fantastic educational activity for parents and children!
9. Museum Kimchikan
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 75 reviews
How can you go to Korea and not see this quirky museum dedicated to that quintessential Korea dish, kimchi. Learn about the history of this staple and the many ways it can be made. This museum is guaranteed to make your mouth water.
Reviewed By WestCoastIsBestCoast
If you're a kimchi fan or if you'd like to learn more about Korea's heritage. stop at this quaint museum. A better visit would've been taking a kimchi cooking class. Insadong has so many great shops, boutiques & snack vendors.
