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Go to Museums in Korea

Something that may surprise you is that many if not all museums in Seoul are free. There are a few exceptions like the Trickeye Museum that you have to pay to go into but most are free. This is weird for Americans since most museums here you need to pay to go to and it's normally expensive. In Seoul, that is not the case and is a welcome surprise.

Even if you are not a historical type of person these museums are fun to go to and learn about different aspects of Korean culture. One of the quirkier museums is the one for Kimchi, yes you read it right. This is a staple in Korean culture and it makes sense why there is a museum for this food. Here you can learn about the importance of Kimchi and there are also workshops where you can learn how to make kimchi. For those who like this food, this is a highly recommended stop for you.

Trickeye Museum

As mentioned above, the trickeye museum is one you have to pay to go into. This is not your normal museum, it's so different from museums that you know. This is a gallery that is interactive with your phone. Many people love to take pictures here. You use an app to make the images come alive and get great pictures. There is also an ice museum included in your admission to the trickeye portion. This is full of a display made out of only ice. It’s a nice place to go in the summer and it has a slide that you can go down that brings you back to childhood.

Address:20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongik University Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 9. Go straight 150m, cross the road, and turn left onto Hongik-ro Street. Go straight 120m, turn right down the second side street (in between TONYMOLY and Holika Holika) and continue going 100m to arrive at Trickeye Museum on the right.

Hours: 9:00 am-9:00 pm (Last admission 1 hr before closing)

Cost:

Adults (ages 19-64) 15,000 won
Group (more than 20 persons) 11,000 won
Teenagers & Children (ages 3-18) 12,000 won
Group (more than 20 persons) 8,000 won

https://trickeye.com/seoul/en

National Museum of Korea

Another museum you should go to is the National Museum of Korea. The National Museum is the largest museum of Korean history and art in the country. There is a collection of artifacts from the ancient dynasties to the modern age. There is also a Children’s Museum and well as an outdoor grounds. You do need a ticket to get into the Children’s Museum but it is still free.

Address:137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04383, Republic of Korea

Ichon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 2.

The museum is connected to the subway via an underpass.

Hours:

Exhibition Hall:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00-18:00
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00-21:00
Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00-19:00
Children's Museum - Opens until night time only on the last Wednesday of the month (First-come, first-served basis after 18:00. Up to 300 tickets will be sold per session at 18:00 and 19:30)

Cost: Free

https://www.museum.go.kr/site/eng/home#

By Marissa Owens, Intern Editor

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

mowens3107@outlook.com

7.06.2020

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