[Seoul] King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)
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💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 02456) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-969-8851 |
| 🌐 Website | www.sejongkorea.org |
| Operating Hours | March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:30 * Last admission: 30 minute before closing. |
| Day Off | Mondays, New Year’s Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 4 and under), Senior citizens (ages 65 and over) |
| Parking | Not available |
| Parking Fee | No charge for museum visitors |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 30-40 min |
| Scale | Total area: 12,375 ㎡ / Building area: 2,457 ㎡ (B1-2F) |
| Capacity | Small auditorium (200 seats), medium auditorium (250 seats) |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-969-8851, 8853 |
📝 Additional Information
[Industry Information]
Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts related to King Sejong
[Reservations]
Reservations required for groups
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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