Shinhan Museum Korean Financial History Museum
- +82-2-738-6806
- shinhanmuseum.co.kr
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
Collections Status
Reservations
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
Review(0)
Nearby information
DanubeSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Danube presents authentic Italian spaghetti, pizza, and Western-style steaks in the elegance of a European interior. |
38m
|
Ganga - Mugyo BranchSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Ganga is an Indian spelling of “Ganges,” a river that flows through Northern India. Dishes at Ganga are prepared by a chef from India with over 20 years of experience. The restaurant has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity among Korean diners and is usually packed with people every day of the wee |
128m
|
Woonsan (Formerly Yongsusan) - Gwanghwamun Branch (운산(광화문점))Seoul > Woonsan (Formerly, Yongsusan) is a traditional Korean restaurant located in the basement of the Seoul Finance Center. For the past 30 years, the restaurant has been serving up Gaeseong-style (Old capital of Goryeo Dynasty), which is said to be experienced using each of the five senses. Though the |
164m
|
DalgaebiSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun This is a traditional Korean restaurant serving food in attractive bowls. Its main dishes are steamed rice in bamboo and raw rice wine (Makgeolli). When you pour makgeolli into a glass which is brewed in the old way, your nose gets ticklish because of the smell of yeast. Steamed rice cooked with Ind |
164m
|
Libuk SonmanduSeoul > Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan Libuk Sonmandu restaurant is located deep in the alleys behind Seoul City Hall in the Mugyo-dong area. It is famous for Kimchimaribap and Sonmandu (handmade dumplings). Kimchimaribap is rice in a soup of kimchi and ice cubes with various added flavorings that originated in North Korea. This is a ref |
238m
|
Yu YuanSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon With a name derived from Shanghai's beautiful garden, Yu Yuan displays the glamorous exuberance and abundance of Shanghai in the 1920s. Offered menus are mostly based on Guangdong cuisine along with other Chinese regional specialties such as Bejing Duck. |
250m
|
GomguksijibSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are |
274m
|
ChamsutgolSeoul > Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan Located in Mugyo-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, Chamsutgol (참숯골) is an upscale restaurant serving hanu beef dishes. The restaurant uses only top quality hanu beef from young cattle (two years old or younger) raised on farms in Jeolla-do Province. For freshness and tenderness, the restaurant serves on |
304m
|
Dongwha Duty Free ShopSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Dongwha Duty Free Shop’s Purchasing Team only select the world’s best brands for sale. You can shop for the latest popular brands in perfume, cosmetics, accessories, leather goods, and more. Apart from Korean brands and popular imported brands, you can also shop for specialty Korean products and |
113m
|
Mille 21 - Story of King Sejong Branch (밀레(mille)21 세종이야기)Seoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Mille 21 (The Story of King Sejong Branch) is a souvenir shop on the underground level of Gwanghwamun Plaza that sells arts and crafts items, Hangeul (Korean alphabet) T-shirts, traditional gifts, and more. Aside from the retail section, the main facility is divided into two exhibition areas: ‘ |
390m
|
Saeran Glasses (세란안경)Seoul > Myeongdong "Located on the first basement of Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Saeran Glasses is a specialty eyewear store that opened at the same time as Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel in Myeong-dong. Saeran Glasses was originally Severance Optical, which opened in the 1920s first near Seoul Station and |
539m
|
Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main BranchSeoul > Myeongdong The Lotte Duty Free Shop is located at the center of Seoul, close to popular tourism destinations such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Mt. Namsan, Itaewon, and popular shopping areas like Namdaemun Market. The Lotte Duty Free Shop is a one-stop shopping complex providing over 30 boutiques that offer shoppe |
601m
|
|
15~35% OFFCoupon
Sujeongsa CRYSTAL SPECIALTY STORE (Sogong Underground Shopping Center #65)Seoul > Myeongdong Sujeongsa Crystal Specialty Store - The Ultimate Destination for Amethyst Power Stones! (Sogong Underground Shopping Center #65) Discover the extraordinary world of Amethyst Power Stones at Sujeongsa Crystal Specialty Store, a highly reputed and popular shop located in Sogong Underground Shop |
602m
|
Jonggak Underground Shopping CenterSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Jonggak Underground Shopping Center is located in Jongno, one of the major central areas of Seoul. A plethora of nightlife options in the Jongno area attract a younger demographic, and the underground shopping center caters to them with a wide variety of fashion stores. Located just 5-10 minutes on |
632m
|
Korean designer brand "rosa.K" is launched POP-UP storeSeoul > Myeongdong Specializing in luxury bags made with leather materials and matching accessaries, rosa.K's items are known for their high quality and unique designs. All products are hand-sewn, providing one-of-a-kind collections to rosa.K clientele. Korean designer brand "rosa.K" is |
637m
|
Lotte Department Store - Avenuel BranchSeoul > Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan AVENUEL is a Lotte Department Store luxury-brand branch located in Seoul’s Gangbuk area. Brilliantly dressed in a “garden & gallery” concept and connected to the Lotte Department Store’s main building, AVENUEL offers a wide selection of imported fashion apparel, jewelry a |
667m
|
Korean Financial History Museum (한국 금융사박물관)Seoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun The Korean Financial History Museum was established by Shinhan Bank in 1997 with the purpose of helping the general public gain a deeper understanding of the development and history of Korea's finance industry. The museum features displays on financial history, Korean money, and the history of Shinh |
11m
|
Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church or Korea (대한성공회 서울주교좌성당)Seoul > Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea began construction under Mark Trollope, the third bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea, in 1922. It was designed by a English architect Arthor Dixon. Dedication ceremony of the church was held On May 2, 1926 when the construction work hadn't been completed |
161m
|
Ilmin Art MuseumSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun The Ilmin Art Museum stands in the former Dongah Newspaper Building. The Dongah Newspaper was established in 1926 and has been in the building for 66 years. This building has been established as the oldest building associated with the press in Korea. The building was shut down for a year due to reno |
181m
|
Cheonggyecheon Stream & Cheonggye PlazaSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Chenggyecheon StreamUntil it was restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon Stream existed only as a neglected waterway hidden by an overpass. Today, it has been transformed into a haven of natural beauty amidst the bustle of city life. Narae Bridge, representing a butterfly in flight, and Gwanggyo Brid |
206m
|
Seoul Lantern FestivalSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Since its inception in 2009, the annual Seoul Lantern Festival has managed to put on remarkable displays of lanterns on the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul. During the festival period, hundreds of lanterns, each with a unique design and story, will be lit on Cheonggyecheon Stre |
206m
|
Cecil TheaterSeoul > Established in 1976, Cecil Theater is a very prominent theater. The first five Korean Film Festivals were held here, making it the heart of Korean theaters. It is a theater steeped in tradition, and was reopened not long ago, with its facilities modernized. The high and narrow stage was lowered for |
211m
|
Kyobo Bookstore Co., Ltd.Seoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Kyobo Bookstore is Korea's largest chain of bookstores. Approximately 2.3 million books are categorized electronically so you can easily find whatever selection you are looking for. It is always crowded with people, especially on weekends with readers both young and old enjoying a good book. |
239m
|
Seoul Metropolitan LibrarySeoul > Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including, history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research d |
257m
|
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung]Seoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung was originally built as an annex to the National Museum of Contemporary Art. It specializes in seeking out and researching modern art, and also in exhibiting and preserving it. You can see classical works of modern art when you visit Nationa |
295m
|
King Sejong StorySeoul > King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics. The |
318m
|
Koreana HotelSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Koreana Hotel has been one of the top notch traveler's picks for more than 30 years, having business motto 'comfort for our customers.'The hotel is located at the Gwanghwamun fourway intersection, at the heart of Seoul, and provides 345 guest rooms. Amongst its dining facilities, the hotel boas |
56m
|
Best Western New Seoul HotelSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Opened in October 2001, Best Western New Seoul Hotel has 160 guestrooms and several dining, entertainment and convenience facilities such as a business center, a souvenir shop and men's sauna. It is conveniently located in central Seoul near City Hall, providing guests with easy access to shopping, |
166m
|
New Kukje HotelSeoul > New Kukje Hotel has 142 guestrooms and several subsidiary facilities including a banquet hall, a men's sauna and a restaurant. Moreover, its location, in central Seoul, provides guests with easy access to heritage sites such as Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, cultural attractions such as |
167m
|
Astoria HotelSeoul > Myeongdong Astoria Hotel is in Chungmuro, mecca of Korean films. The hotel is close to Chungmuro Station Line and is within a 5-minute walk of the Myeong-dong area, allowing guests to enjoy the shopping cultures of Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, and Dongdaemun Markets. |
277m
|
Y Hotel - GoodstaySeoul > Located in “Youth Street” near Sinchon Station, Seoul, Y Hotel operates a heat-exchanging system 24/7 to maintain a pleasant environment and clean air. The hotel is also equipped with a state-of-art water softener and offers guests an opportunity to enjoy artificial sea bathing. In addit |
277m
|
Hotel PresidentSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun Hotel President is a premium hotel situated near City Hall in central Seoul, a prime location with easy access to the rest of the city. Nearby attractions include the city’s ancient palaces, Insadong, Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, duty-free shops (Dongwha, Lotte), and more. The hotel f |
421m
|
Hotel The PlazaSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun The hotel is ideally situated in the center of Seoul, located close to many office areas, major banks, the hotel, and the city's main public transportation junctions. Namdaemun Gate and many shopping areas are not too far, making it convenient for business guests and tourists alike. Also, the hotel |
459m
|
Hotel BonBon - GoodstaySeoul > Myeongdong Hotel BonBon is located in Jung-gu, Seoul only 10 seconds away from Subway Line No.2, Euljiro 1-ga station, Gate 2. All tourist attractions in the center of Seoul are within 15 minutes away by walk or subway. Especially, women’s dormitory room is operated for individual or group tourists of wo |
532m
|
Lotte Hotel SeoulSeoul > Myeongdong Lotte Hotel Seoul is a first class hotel located in the heart of Seoul in Sogong-dong, equipped with 1,479 rooms, 13 restaurants and bars, 16 grand conference halls and banquet halls, a Club Floor for businessmen, the best duty free shop in Asia, a fitness club, and a variety of other facilities to |
544m
|
The Westin ChosunSeoul > Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun The Westin Chosun is situated in the heart of the business and shopping center of Seoul, where the embassies, banks, and government offices are also located. In 1999 and 2003, the Westin Chosun was selected as one of the world's top 100 hotels by international financial institutional investors, |
573m
|
Skiny-tae AestheticSeoul > Myeongdong Skiny-tae Aesthetic is designed to be unique and comfortable. The shop is decorated with cozy seating areas that cater to all five senses. |
840m
|
Seoul TBC Total Beauty Care Myeongdong Main Branch - Myeongdong Massage & Head SpaSeoul > Myeongdong "Relaxation Meets Beauty in Myeongdong’s Top Wellness Spot!" Unwind after sightseeing with treatments designed to refresh your body and enhance your beauty. "Over 10 Years of Excellence! Trusted Beauty Care in the Heart of Myeongdong" Professional services tailored t |
924m
|
|
20-25% OFFCoupon
Whoo SPA(OHUI SPA) Myeongdong Main Branch / Luxury cosmetic such as O HUI, WHOO use Myeongdong luxury spaSeoul > Myeongdong Loved not only by Korean celebrities but also those from Asia! O HUI Spa is especially different. It has a special distinction that draws officials from the Korea Tourism Organization, Gangnam-gu Office, and celebrities from Korea and abroad! Experience differentiated, customized, and safe one-on- |
1100m
|
Silloam Fire Pot SaunaSeoul > Namdaemun・Seoul-Station Located in Jungnim-ro, Jung-gu, Siloam Sauna has a convenient location to approach. The sauna uses natural Germanuim water from 300m unground that has an excellent water quality. The sauna has various various hot baths, and other subsidiary facilities for visitors. |
1387m
|
Myeongdong Hana-Mud Sauna for WomenSeoul > Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan Discover the newly revamped Myeongdong Hana-Mud Sauna for Women! Now open for reservations starting from April, indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience. Effortlessly book your visit with quick and seamless confirmation on 'Trippose.com'. |
1425m
|
Bourhill EstheticSeoul > Insadong・Jongnon Bourhill Esthetic (est. 2005) is a professional beauty shop located in Daehangno, Seoul. Nationally recognized, certified professional therapists offer hand care, foot care, skin care, and body care treatments. The shop uses only high-end international cosmetic brand products, 80% of which are from |
2582m
|
ARA TherapySeoul > Sinchon・Ewha Womans University Ara Therapy offers excellent health care services and a cozy ambience at a reasonable price to all kinds of customers such as couples, family, and friends, regardless of age and gender. Services include foot-bathing and a free cup of healthy tea. Visitors can relieve their fatigue, listening to clas |
3832m
|
Leave a review