No. 06 · THE QUIET WESTERN PALACE
Gyeonghuigung Palace
경희궁
The western secondary palace of late Joseon, restored by the city and free to enter, next to the Seoul Museum of History.
Closed on Mondays
Gyeonghuigung was built between 1617 and 1623 as a secondary palace and took its present name in 1760. Seoul restored part of it and opened it to the public in 2002.
Entry is free. The throne hall Sungjeongjeon climbs the hillside in quiet terraces, and the Seoul Museum of History is next door.
Don't miss
- Heunghwamun gate
- Sungjeongjeon throne hall
- Free entry
- The Seoul Museum of History next door
Opening hours
| All year | 09:00–18:00 |
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Sources
- Seoul Museum of History — Gyeonghuigung PalaceChecked 2026-11-10
When the weekly closing day falls on a public holiday, the palace opens that day and closes on the next working day instead.