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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2020.12.04 / 2021.12.28

Seoul Destination

National Hangeul Museum

National Hangeul Museum0 : A view of the interior of the National Hangeul Museum from the exhibition of the path that Hangeul has followed
National Hangeul Museum1 : A view of the interior of the National Hangeul Museum, looking closely at the path the Hangeul has followed
National Hangeul Museum2 : The exterior view of the main entrance of the National Hangeul Museum
National Hangeul Museum3 : Displays on the walls inside the National Hangeul Museum
National Hangeul Museum4 : Exhibition halls inside the National Hangeul Museum
National Hangeul Museum5 : Audio guide screen and headsets installed on the wall of exhibition hall in the National Hangeul Museum
National Hangeul Museum6 : Hunminjeongeum on display at the National Hangeul Museum
National Hangeul Museum7 : Entrance of exhibition hall inside the National Hangeul Museum

Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism

Accessible of ticket office is slightly obstructed for wheelchair users Information services has high accessibility for wheelchair users No assistive services for the visually impaired No assistive services for the hearing impaired Entryway has high accessibility Elevator has high accessibility Restroom has high accessibility Accessible of parking facilities is slightly obstructed Family restrooms available Infant-changing stations available Infant nursing room available Stroller rental available Stroller storage unavailable

Basic Information

Overview 

The National Hangeul Museum is a place where visitors can learn the history and contributions of written Korean cultural heritage, Hangeul. This museum designed based on the beauty of a Korean traditional house is a instructive institution that promotes the unique nature and cultural values of Hangeul by showcasing the language through collaborations with various field such as science and art.


Contests 

The museum has 4 stories from the 1BF to 3 and has an outdoor lounge where events, exhibitions and some classes are held, such as the 'Hangeul Nuri (Library)', permanent exhibition, 'Arum Nuri(shop for soubenirs and tea)', special exhibitions and children's museum. Relics such as "Hunminjeongeum", "Yongbieocheonga", and "Wolinseokbo", which are important in the history of Hangeul, are on display. In addition, educational programs such as 'Exiting Hangeul', 'Tasty Hangeul' are poerated for students and teachers.


Accessibility 

The entryway is fully accessible and is connected to an exit from Ichon station line 4. Main entrance has no obstacles or inclines and has tactile paving. Information desk is low to the ground to ensure easy access for wheelchair users. Information desk provides a Korean description braille guide map and informational graphics as well. Restrooms and parking lots are accessble and there is an infant nursing room on the 3F.

Tags
Hangeul SeoulTrip HangeulMuseum Yongsan-gutrip
Address

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (National Hangeul Museum, Yongsan-dog 6(yuk)-ga)

Telephone Number
+82-2-2124-6200
Website
WebSite language
Korean, English
Hours
10:00~18:00
Business Day
Tuesday~Saturday
Closed
Museum: Jan 1st, Lunar New Year’s day, Chuseok Library: Public holidays (except for Hangeul day)
Usage Fees
Free
Available Amenities
  • Entryway and Main entrance
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Entrance of the National Hangeul Museum that provides elevator on the left side of stairways
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Entrance of the National Hangeul Museum
    Main entrance is highly accessible.
  • Guide map and information desk
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Guide map and floor maps with Korean braille description in the National Hangeul Museum
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Information desk in the National Hangeul Museum
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Wheelchair and stroller rental place in the National Hangeul Museum
    Accessible for wheelchair users and wheelchair rental services are available. Braille and informational graphics are provided.
  • Elevators
    • Elevators 0 : Entrance of elevator in the National Hangeul Museum
    • Elevators 0 : Emergency call button and buttons with Korean braille description installed in the elevator of the National Hangeul Museum
    Elevators are highly accessible.
  • Accessible restrooms
    • Accessible restrooms0 : Exterior view of the accessible restroom in the National Hangeul Museum
    • Accessible restrooms0 : Interior view of spacious accessible restroom in the National Hangeul Museum
    Restrooms are highly accessible.
  • Accessible parking lots
    • Accessible parking lots0 : Accessible parking lots in the National Hangeul Museum
    Parking lots are highly accessible.
  • Lounge for families with children
    • Lounge for families with children 0 : Nursing room at the National Hangeul Museum that provides convenient nursing space
    • Lounge for families with children 0 : Nursing room at the National Hangeul Museum that provides microwaves and refrigerator
    Infant nursing room is available.
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Public Transportation

Address
139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (National Hangeul Museum, Yongsan-dog 6(yuk)-ga)
Subway
800m away from exit 2 of Ichon station (line 4)
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