O National Hangeul Museum abriu em 2014, junto ao National Museum of Korea, em Yongsan, e conta a história do Hangeul – a escrita coreana concebida pelo rei Sejong, o Grande, em 1443 – por meio da caligrafia, de manuscritos históricos e de galerias interativas. O seu acervo, com cerca de 90 mil peças, abrange a criação do alfabeto, a sua repressão durante o domínio colonial e a sua expansão global na atualidade, além de incluir um museu dedicado às crianças e um centro de aprendizagem do Hangeul. Um incêndio ocorrido durante as obras de ampliação, em 1 de fevereiro de 2025, danificou gravemente o edifício. O museu está agora encerrado para obras de reparação estrutural e ampliação, e a reabertura está prevista para outubro de 2028; entretanto, as exposições e os programas educativos continuam em espaços parceiros na região de Seul.
Visitor Information
- Is National Hangeul Museum free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to National Hangeul Museum is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of National Hangeul Museum?
- National Hangeul Museum is open Temporarily closed for fire-damage repairs and expansion construction, with a planned reopening in October 2028. When open, regular hours are daily 10:00-18:00 (Saturdays and the last Wednesday of each month until 21:00), closed New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok; admission is free.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is National Hangeul Museum?
- National Hangeul Museum is located at 139 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, in the Yongsan-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Ichon Station (Line 4 / Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Exit 2).
- What can I see at National Hangeul Museum?
- Museu nacional de Seul dedicado ao alfabeto Hangeul, encerrado para obras de reparação dos danos causados pelo incêndio até outubro de 2028. Current highlights include The 5th Hangeul Design Project: Sentidos da escrita – ferramentas e perceção em Gimhae (The 5th Hangeul Design Project: Senses of Writing — Tools & Perception at Gimhae), FROM 1926 TO INFINITY.
- Do I need to book National Hangeul Museum in advance?
- National Hangeul Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
- When is the best time to visit National Hangeul Museum?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.