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National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea

K. M. Lawson

Shrines, temples, palaces, museums... Seoul has a rich cultural heritage that can be seen in its original setting or on exhibition in one of the many museums. An absoulte must are the historical sites of the Mongchon Toseong and the Achasanseong Fortress. Besides the impresiive construction, one can visit the neighbouring places and the well-preserved gardens, constructed a long time ago.

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Samsung Children's Museum

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Very good place for your children's education.

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address:7-26 Shinchon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
tel:(02)2203-1871 (Korean)

National Museum of Korea

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National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
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The museum exhibits 145 videotapes and 26,000 volumes on pottery, relics discovered in ancient ruins, traditional arts and crafts, and other topics on the indigenous cultural legacy of Korea.

The first floor focuses on the history of Korea with sections dedicated to each period.  It also has separate halls dedicated to the Hangul alphabet, and Korean maps throughout the ages.

The second and third floors contain artwork from each period of Korean history, a large area dedicated to Buddhist artwork, donation exhibitions, and a limited selection of art from other more..

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address:168-6 Yongsan-dong 6 ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
url:www.museum.go.kr
tel:82-2-2077-9000
openingHours:M-F 9:00-18:00 Sat, Sun 9:00-19:00

Kimchi Field Museum

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Entrance to the Kim Chi Museum
Entrance to the Kim Chi Museum
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A museum dedicated to promoting and educating about Kimchi in Korea.  It was originally built in 1986.  This relatively small museum is conveniently located inside the COEX shopping mall. 

The first room of the museum discusses the history of Kimchi in Korea through the ages, including the important introduction of red peppers.  Exhibits discuss several of the common ingredients and the process of creating kimchi, as well as role of kimchi in Korean culture. 

A long hallway offers a detailed list of the benefits of Kimchi to one's health more..

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address:#159-1 Samsong-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul
tel:02-6002-6456
accessibility:Subway line 2, Samseong Station, second basement level
openingHours:T-S 10:00-17:00, S 13:00-17:00 (Closed Mondays)
url:www.kimchimuseum.co.kr
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