Seoul

Free things to do in Seoul

46 places in Seoul you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Seoul

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Seoul

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Seoul

  • Dongmyo Shrine
  • Seoul Forest
  • Seongrakwon
  • Dosan ParkMon–Fri 10:00-16:00 · Sat 10:00-14:00
  • Seoul Plaza
  • Waryong Park192 와룡공원길
  • Yongsan Park
  • Haneul Park
  • Hakdong Park47 강남대로140길Open 24/7
  • Hyochang Park
  • Nanjicheon Park
  • Boramae Park
  • Sayuksin Park
  • Ankara Park
  • Yeouido Park68 여의공원로
  • Yeongdeungpo Park
  • World Cup Park
  • Jangchungdan Park
  • Pyeonghwa Park
  • Nanji Hangang Park
  • Marronnier Park104 대학로
  • Mullae Neighborhood Park
  • Banpo Hangang Park40 신반포로11길
  • Yongsan Family Park
  • Seodaemun Independence Park
  • 손기정체육공원
  • Seoul Children's Grand Park
  • Suseongdong Valley of Inwang Mountain
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park281 을지로
  • Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park
  • Dream Forest Park
  • Paris Park
Free-admission days

When museums in South Korea open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Seoul

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Seoul, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Seoul for free?
46 places in Seoul with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Seoul?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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