King Sejong The Great Museum
세종대왕박물관
📍 56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Introduction
King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.
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🗺 Location
56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Industry Information
Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts related to King Sejong
Reservations
Reservations required for groups
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-969-8851, 8853
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-969-8851, 8853
Parking Facility
Not available
Maximum Occupancy
Small auditorium (200 seats), medium auditorium (250 seats)
Parking Fee
No charge for museum visitors
Closed
Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 4 and under), Senior citizens (ages 65 and over)
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 4 and under), Senior citizens (ages 65 and over)
Opening Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:30
* Last admission: 30 minute before closing.
November-February 09:00-17:30
* Last admission: 30 minute before closing.
Scale
Total area: 12,375 ㎡ / Building area: 2,457 ㎡ (B1-2F)
Touring Time
Approx. 30-40 min
