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Shinhan Museum Korean Financial History Museum

  • +82-2-738-6806
  • shinhanmuseum.co.kr
135-5, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Shinhan Museum was established in February, 1997 with the purpose of helping the general public gain a deeper understanding of the development and history of Korea's finance industry. The Shinhan Museum is located on the third and fourth floors of the Shinhan Bank Gwanghwamun branch in Jung-gu Taepyeong-ro and measures a total of 1,320.93㎡. Over 3,500 items are on display detailing the past, present, and future of Korean finance.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-738-6806 (Korean)

・Parking Facilities : Not available

・Closed : Sundays & Holidays, Labor Day (May 1)

・Admission Fees : Free

・Operating Hours : 10:00-18:00

・Structure Size : O

・Duration : O

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Reservations

Reservations for groups should be made 1 month to 1 day prior to visit.
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
+82-2-738-6806  or  Online (Korean)

Access

Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 6.
Go straight for 150m.

City Hall Station (Subway Line 1 or 2), Exit 3.
Go straight for 250m. The museum is located on the left.

135-5, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관))- 274.6m
  • Subway Line 2 City Hall (시청)- 432.2m
  • Subway Line 1 City Hall (시청)- 432.2m
  • Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각)- 600.8m
  • Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구)- 616.3m

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