Gongpyeong Historic Sites Museum — Attraction in Seoul

A fairly new museum. The museum seeks to preserve and showcase the archeological findings of Gongpyeong, and does so in a novel manner. Rather than displaying artifacts in glass boxes and landscapes in photos, the gallery is built above and around the archeological dig site, with glass floors that allow you to walk over the historical landscape of the Joseon dynasty. It also integrates activities and VR technology to enhance the learning experience for both young and old. Most of the informative panels come with English and Korean write-ups, so you will still be able to understand the historical learnings of the findings even if you are not well-versed in Korean. It isn't on the list of top museums to visit given its niche and how new it is, but is a hidden gem worth visiting even if you're not a...

I went here alone as my friends are playing at the Running Man Thematic Experience which is also within the Gongpyeong Area. The museum looks really cool! It has glass floors where you can see the excavated Gongpyeong sites while walking above it which is really, really cool. It's my first time to be in a museum like that! I've also learned a lot about the lives of Koreans during the Joseon Dynasty, and how the King monitors his constituents through proper trials and righteous justice. The entire museum is very beautiful and amazing! Very educational too!

A MUST-VISIT WHEN YOU'RE IN SEOUL!

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stumbled upon this excellent showcase of important historical ceramics and archaeology discovered only a few years ago. reminds me how important this land and country is!

let’s keep preserving and telling the story of korea’s powerfully unique history. so well presented and organized with interactive moments like a hanbok costume to immersive yourself in that time. truly impressive thoughtful elements. and it’s free!

recommend to visitors and locals alike to understand more about seoul’s special history! everyone can learn something new and be prouder to...