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Seoul Olympic Museum

서울올림픽기념관

+82-2-410-1354~7
www.88olympic.or.kr

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Overview

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The Seoul Olympic Museum was established to remember the success and significance of the 1988 Olympics. It was opened in September of 1990 in order to recreate the events and success that resulted from the events of the Olympic Games, and also continue the atmosphere of the Games and plant a seed of sports into the next generation of athletes through education, games and themed sections in this global tourist attraction.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Capacity: Approx. 1,000 persons
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: Seoul Olympic Memorial Hall: +82-2-410-1354~5 (Korean, English, Japanese)
Parking: Available
Parking fee: 1 Hour: 1,000 won (500 won per additional 15 min)
Closed: Every Monday, but opens National Holidays except January 1st & Traditional New Year's day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
※ If Monday is holiday, Museum shall be opened, and following day will be closed.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
(Last admission: 17:30)
Size: Area: 4,003 square meters (2 stories, 1 basement level)
Time needed: 1-2 hours

Updated 2016.02.06

Program Information

- Permanent and planned exhibits docent program - Ride Image Hall - Academy (Collections, Fighting!, Olympic Rings Cheering Group, Olympic trip)

Industry Information

Permanent exhibit, Special exhibit, Ride-style theater, Olympic academy, etc.

Collections Status

7,335 items

Reservations

Groups (30 or more people) must make reservations in advance for group tours and education programs. (Tel: +82-2-410-1354)

Reservation for Foreigners

Groups (30 or more people) must make reservations in advance for group tours and education programs. (Tel: +82-2-410-1354)

Info. Services for Koreans

Available

Foreign Language Intepretation Services

Must make a reservation in advance for English-guided tours. (Tel: +82-2-410-1354)

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

Mongchontoseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 8), Exit 1.
Walk about 300 m northeast of the exit to find the museum.

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 8 Mongchontoseong (World Peace Gate) (몽촌토성(평화의문)) - 474.4m
Subway Line 2 Jamsillaru (잠실나루) - 1048.3m
Subway Line 8 Gangdong-gu Office (강동구청) - 1146.6m
Subway Line 8 Jamsil (Songpa-gu Office) (잠실(송파구청)) - 1407.2m
Subway Line 2 Jamsil (Songpa-gu Office) (잠실(송파구청)) - 1407.2m
Subway Line 5 올림픽공원 - 1436.1m
Subway Line 5 Bangi (방이) - 1613.9m
Subway Line 8 Seokchon (석촌) - 1869.9m
Subway Line 5 Dunchondong (둔촌동) - 1975m

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