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.
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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
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Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts related to King Sejong
Reservations
Reservations required for groups
Location
56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul