Seosomun Shrine History Museum

Seosomun Shrine History Museum is a museum that we can see the history of Catholicism in the late Joseon Dynasty. There are many displays of artworks, the Consolation Hall, the permanent exhibition, and Sky Square. You can come to visit here by the subway by getting off at Chungjeongno station, exit 4. There is no entrance fee. The museum is close on Monday and opens on Tuesday and Thursday - Sunday at 9:30 - 17:30, and Wednesdays at 9:30 - 20:30.

Opened in 2019 summer, the museum is brand new. It was winning scheme of an international competition. The main concept is construction of several underground squares, finished in brick and open to sky. The main space of the museum which has two squares, one outside and the other inside, is the apex of the experience. The dark ceiling hovering walls are not supported by any column. It’s outer finish is dark metal panels, whereas it’s inner finish is huge media screen that continuously awakens what the purpose of Catholic martyrs deaths was at the turn of the century. Below this dark box, there is an altar which shoots out linear floor lighting that continues to this outdoor sunken plaza‘s linear gravels. It’s a contrast of metal and brick which is reinforced by dark and bright, and musical film and static architecture. The museum has other surprising indoor and outdoor spaces. Exhibition great, admission free.

What a beautiful place!

The coolest hidden gem in Seoul. The architecture design is magnificent and the inside is absolutely beautiful. Say hi to God while you're there :)

Brand new museum and park in 2019. It was a neighborhood park near a Chatholic chuck where many were sacrificed in Chosun dynasty who didn't approve any western religion. Before the transformation, it had several other statues in the park. Now the museum is in underground while above ground is like a park setting.