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  Since the opening of Line 3 in 1986, it has been at the threshold of a culture and arts region that was built around Gyeongbokgung - a historical cultural facility for the last 20 years. All the while, the museum's facilities have been improved to make visiting there a more comfortable and convenient experience. The management will make every effort to revive it as a space of contemplation and relaxation for citizens and enhance its cultural productivity through promotional activities that highlight its role as a public museum.

  Seoul Metro Museum

  Seoul Metro Museum, located at Gyeongbokgung station on Line 3, is a majestic cultural space within the heart of the city, which is free of charge. The museum underwent remodeling in 2005, 2006 and 2008. The remodeling involved the installation of an information booth, lightening around exhibiting areas, CCTV & DVR, LED display panels, and reinforced glass doors, including for the heating and cooling facilities. It also had a cutting-edge security system installed and established a permanent security force to safeguard the museum. Furthermore, the museum has become one of the most prestigious public museums in Korea, while providing opportunities to art enthusiasts by holding nationwide art competitions, since 2008.

  Area and Rental Fee

  Area and Rental Fee Classification Venue Rental Fee (1 Day) Location Seoul Metro Museum #1 Hall Area 90m * 2.5m (595§³) 275,000 won Gyeongbokgung Station/B1 #2 Hall Area 60m * 2.5m (396.7§³) 211,200 won All Halls Halls 1, 2 486,200 won

  Hyehwa Exhibition Hall

  Hyehwa Exhibition Hall, adjoining university-avenue and Merronnier Park, is located in Hyehwa subway on Line 4. It is one of the most visited exhibition spaces by college students and people in their 30s. To provide a space where young people, with a bursting zeal for art and new ideas, could showcase their creations to the public, glass walls were installed on the waiting platform of the first floor of Hyehwa Station in last 2000. This allowed an independent space to be established that could be viewed from the outside. Hyehwa Exhibition Hall welcomes art enthusiasts who wish to experiment with new art forms in an open space, such as a subway. It also welcomes those who simply wish to show their art to the world. The hall is positioning itself as a cultural space thanks to its exceptional accessibility and popularity. It has become one of the most picturesque sites on university-avenue and has held some 40 or more exhibitions a year since its opening. In conjunction with Seoul Metro Museum in Gyeongbokgung station, the management will make every effort to revive it as a space of contemplation and relaxation for citizens and enhance its cultural productivity through promotional activities that highlight its role as a public museum.

  Area and Rental Fee

  Area and Rental Fee Classification Venue Rental Fee (one Day) Location Hyehwa Exhibition Hall Area 2m * 2.5m (110§³), 15 units Total Area 30m (33 pyeong) 107,800 won Hyehwa station/B1

  Seoul National Univ. Exhibition Hall

  Newly opened in 2010, the Seoul National University Exhibition Hall is a space for art exhibits located in Seoul National Univ. Station on Line 2. Following the museums in Gyeongbokgung Station and Hyehwa Station, the art exhibition hall in located on the basement level of Seoul National Univ. Station. The Seoul National Univ. Exhibition Hall is small in scale and thus fit for small exhibitions. Due to its high accessibility and popularity, it is expected to grow as a cultural space that stands close to citizens.

  Area and Rental Fee

  Area and Rental Fee Classification Venue Rental Fee (one Day) Location Seoul National Univ. Exhibition Hall 28m * 2.7m (75.6§³) 85,800 won Seoul National Univ. Station

  Visitors Information

  Visitors Information Classification Seoul Metro Museum Hyehwa Exhibition Hall Seoul National Univ. Exhibition Hall Location Inside Gyeongbokgung station on Line 3. Inside Hyehwa station on Line 4. Inside the Seoul National Univ. station on Line 2. Opening Hours 07:00 ~ 22:00 Subway operating hours Subway operating hours Admission Fee No charge No charge No charge Matters to be attended ¨ç Please do not touch the exhibits. ¨è All visitors are required to remain silent at all time as the     museum is a common area in which everybody can     appreciate the exhibits. ¨é If accompanying children, please ensure they behave and     refrain from running around the exhibiting halls, speaking     loudly or touching the exhibits. Inquiries - Office: Culture Div. of Seoul Metro Public Relations Department - Tel.: 6110-5164 / 6110-3271(Gyeonbokgung Station)           6110-4201(Hyehwa Station)           6110-2281(Seoul National Univ. Station) - Fax: 6110-5159 - Address: 432 Hyoryeongno, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-712 - E-mail: rana11@seoulmetro.co.kr