Culture Station Seoul 284 — Attraction in Seoul

From April 25 to May 18, 2025, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the former Seoul Station, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft & Design Foundation held the ’Seoul Department Store - Local to Seoul 100 Diaries‘ exhibition at Culture Station Seoul 284, introducing famous places from all over the country and allowing visitors to see over 100 local lifestyle and cultural brands in one place. Seoul Department Store introduced local cultural resources through images and spaces by organizing the unique tastes, styles, and games of each region in the form of experiences and sales. The first floor exhibition space introduces local brands and cultures of each of the seven train lines, and the second floor has a space where you can purchase...

The exhibits aren't super extravagant, but they are nice. The museum is free to all as far as I could tell. Everyone who came in got a ticket and pamphlet about the DMZ. There is also an art exhibit and a nature exhibit, but the majority of the museum is dedicated to the DMZ. If your at Seoul station just step in and check it out before you hit the rest of the city or on your way back. Slight disclaimer worth mentioning, there is a some sizable homeless population that hangs out around the train station. But unlike homeless in other countries they don't beg. I wasn't asked for money once. I guess it's a...

I found out about this place on the day I was coming back from Cheonan. Then, a few days ago, I was invited to this Museum because my friend Hyun Suk currently has an exhibition on the 1st floor. I was really surprised by what he made. I did not expect that at all. I would definitely recommend it. It's on until 9th May. When you do go, don't forget to also head upstairs to the 2nd floor to watch Hyun Suk's VR film. It was fun walking around this Museum, which I found intriguing. I learnt a few things about the history of Seoul station. I hope to go there...