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Sejong University Museum

Sejong University Museum

세종대학교 박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977. · · After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
HoursMonday-Friday 10:00-15:00
ClosedWeekends, public holidays, temporarily closed days
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

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