Seodaemun Prison History Hall
서대문 형무소 역사관
Get a glimpse of Korea's modern history and independent spirit in a history museum
Poignant place to experience and see history through recreated scenes of the time
A historical exhibition center that houses a prison built by Imperial Japan in 1908. It includes an underground cell where activist Yu Gwan-sun was imprisoned and killed shortly after the March 1 Movement, a watch tower, a torture chamber, an execution chamber, a building with seven cells, and a history exhibition hall. The history exhibition hall, which was previously used as a guardhouse and torture chamber, includes a video archive and a solitary cell where visitors can learn about Korea's painful history. There is also a souvenir shop inside where you can buy historically significant items.
Information
How to get there
4 min walk from Dongnimmun Station (Line 3); located in Seodaemun Independence Park
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing Irregular holidays
Admission Fee
Adult: ₩3,000; middle and high school student: ₩1,500 Child: ₩1,000 Free for ages 6 and under and ages 65+
Insider Tips
Paid parking available
- 300 won per 10 mins
Reservations available (homepage)