Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

– Tel
+82-2-766-9090

Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts.

– Address : 464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Cultural tour, traditional wedding, traditional culture experiences

– Information and Guides
+82-2-766-9090

– Parking
Not available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Operating Hours
April-October: 09:00–19:00 / November-March: 09:00-18:00

– Available Facilities
Museum

– Admission Fees
Free

– Interpretation Services Offered
Audio guide available in English, Japanese, and Chinese

– Operating hours: April-October 09:00-18:00 / November-March 09:00-17:00

– Rental fee: 1,100 won

* Rent an audio guide and listen while walking through Unhyeongung Royal Residence.

* Purchase a voucher for the audio guide rental at the ticket booth and exchange voucher with the audio guide at the audio guide rental counter.

* A valid ID, including passport, must be submitted for audio guide rental. It will be returned when the audio guide is turned in.
* Storage of personal belongings are not allowed at the counter.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

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– Homepage
www.onionkr.com

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⊙ Nwijo (뉘조)

– Homepage
www.nwijo.com (Korean only)

– Tel
+82-2-730-9311

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⊙ Jeontong Dawon (전통다원)

– Homepage
https://kyunginartdawon.modoo.at/

– Tel
+82-2-730-6305

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⊙ Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)

– Homepage
www.kyunginart.co.kr

– Tel
+82-2-733-4448

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⊙ The Sool Gallery (전통주갤러리)

– Homepage
thesool.com

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– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/bbq_853

– Tel
+82-70-8832-0853

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Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)