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King Sejong The Great Museum

King Sejong The Great Museum

세종대왕박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

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.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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