Seoul City Wall Museum
한양도성박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries
Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | [Museum] 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30) · [Hanyangdoseong Reference Room] 10:00-17:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, January 1 · * Hanyangdoseong Reference Room is closed every Monday and on public holidays |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available (29 small cars, no large cars) |
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