King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-2-969-8851

Homepage

www.sejongkorea.org

Information Use

Capacities : Small auditorium (200 seats), medium auditorium (250 seats)

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-969-8851, 8853

Parking facilities : Not available

Parking Fees : No charge for museum visitors

Day off : Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 4 and under), Senior citizens (ages 65 and over)

Hours : March-October 09:00-18:00
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

More information

Industry Information
Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts related to King Sejong

Reservations
Reservations required for groups

Location

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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