Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

Dooly Museum is Korea’s first museum to be dedicated to a single character. The museum is dedicated to Dooly, the main character from the Korean cartoon series “Dooly the Little Dinosaur.” The cartoon was published as a series on a comic magazine called “Bomulseom” from 1983 to 1993, following Dooly’s adventure that begins from his arrival to Ssangmun-dong inside a glacier from the Ice Age. Inspired by the series, this interactive museum was founded in Ssangmun-dong and explores the value and meaning of the hit series through the expansion of its works such as the animation series, character merch, and other media sources.

– Address : 6 Sirubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-2-990-2200

– Parking
Available

– Parking Fee
Free

– Day Off
Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, it will be closed the next business day instead, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Usage Fee
[Weekdays] Individuals 4,000 won
[Weekends & public holidays] Individuals 5,000 won
[Free admission] Children 24 months & younger & senior citizens 65 years old and older
* Refer to the website for details

– Operating Hours
10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)

– Program Information
Coloring activity with Dooly and Friends

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
tour.dobong.go.kr

Wondangsaem Pond is named after the Wondang village, where the Yun family settled about 600 years ago. It is a park that harmoniously blends a traditional pond with a Hall of Rejoicing Pavilion called Samojeong, a wall fall, and a floral wall. During autumn, the golden foliage of an 800-year-old ginkgo tree enriches the surroundings, and a deck path around the tree offers a delightful stroll.

⊙ 100 Years Market 100 Years Night (백년시장 백년나이트)

– Homepage
100ymtf.wixsite.com/100night

– Tel
+82-2-903-9110

100 Year Market, a traditional market with a long history, transforms into a vibrant night market as evening falls. With a mini mirror ball, neon signs, and a mini DJ booth alongside new dining options each month, this retro-themed market is perfect for visitors of all ages.

⊙ Hanjeongsik Daemun (한정식대문)

– Tel
+82-2-956-0843

Hanjeongsik Daemun is a traditional Korean restaurant known for its set meals featuring nutritious pot rice and around 15 side dishes made with natural ingredients. Their main menu includes ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu), bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), and jeonbok galbi jjim jeongsik (braised abalone and galbi set menu). They offer a variety of Korean table d’hote courses such as sura jeongsik (royal kitchen course table) and teuk jeongsik (special course table), each consisting of 5-6 special dishes, all at reasonable prices. Located in a renovated hanok, next to the Banghak-dong Catholic Church.

⊙ Kyungbokkung – Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

– Tel
+82-2-992-6777

Chefs specializing in Korean dishes use prime meat. This restaurant’s signature menu is grilled boneless ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Kansong House (간송옛집)

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– Homepage
kansonghouse.kr

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong’s adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father’s death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

⊙ Hottracks – Suyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 수유점)

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⊙ April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
419.mpva.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-996-0419

Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the April 19th National Cemetery was established in memory of the 224 people who lost their lives during the 4.19 Revolution in 1960. The cemetery features a memorial hall and a traditional wooden structure that houses the grave of the historic figure Yu Yeongbong.

At the cemetery is a pond surrounded by sculptures such as “Symbolic Door,” “Roots of Democracy,” and “Sparks of Justice” and a memorial tower bearing an inscription for the brave patriots who lost their lives during the revolution. Groves of pine, juniper, yew, and maple trees and the well-kept hiking path add a natural charm to the overwhelming ambiance of peace and serenity. Many people visit to see the spring blossoms in May, and throughout the year to take in the glorious scene of the sunset over Bukhansan Mountain.

⊙ Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
www.doseonsa.org (Korean only)

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa’s Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

⊙ Wonder Place – Suyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (원더플레이스 수유)

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Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)