Korea Tourism Organization / VisitKorea
The War Memorial of Korea
A large history museum with indoor halls and outdoor exhibitions; better for older children than toddlers.
Family quick facts
Best for
Elementary children and older; toddlers if parents keep visit short
Good for
Indoor museum, Korean history, Rainy day backup
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor & outdoor
Rainy-day friendly
Often a good option
Stroller access
Indoor galleries are generally easier with a stroller; outdoor memorial areas may involve longer routes.
Nearest subway
Samgakji Station
From station
~8 min walk
Hours
09:30–18:00, last admission 17:00.
Closed
Closed Mondays.
Admission
Free admission. Special exhibitions may charge separately.
Parking
Parking is available.
Parking fee
Sedans and vans up to 15 passengers: KRW 3,000 for the first 2 hours, then KRW 1,000 per additional 30 minutes. Check official parking fees before visiting.
Family facilities
Verified family facilities include a nursing room and stroller rental. Check the official source before visiting.
Visit time
About 2 hours
Reservation
Usually check official website for exhibitions/programs; do not guarantee
Some details may change. Please check the official website before visiting, especially for opening hours, admission fees, reservations, nursing rooms, and stroller access. Admission: free (confirm on site).
Why families like it
- Important Seoul museum with strong foreign visitor relevance and large-scale exhibits that can interest children.
- Good for indoor museum
- Good for korean history
A large history museum with indoor halls and outdoor exhibitions; better for older children than toddlers. Important Seoul museum with strong foreign visitor relevance and large-scale exhibits that can interest children.
Family facilities
Indoor galleries are generally easier with a stroller; outdoor memorial areas may involve longer routes.
Elevators: Accessible elevators are indicated by VisitKorea
- Baby facility details should be verified before claiming availability. Source suggests (verify on official site): Infant nursing room noted in Seoul Danurim suggested itinerary
- Useful if parents want an indoor museum plus outdoor space; may be better for older kids than toddlers depending on interests
Getting there
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Samgakji Station
About 8 minutes on foot from the station (estimate — check on site).
Check hours & fees on the official siteGood to know
- Check opening hours, fees, and reservations on the official website before visiting.
- Usually check official website for exhibitions/programs; do not guarantee.
- Large groups and school visits may affect comfort.
- Source suggests (verify on official site): Typical museum operation in tourism sources; verify latest hours on official War Memorial site before publishing exact hours
Good to know before you go
Large groups and school visits may affect comfort.
Nearby Yongsan/Samgakji dining varies; include parent note after verification.
Nearby family ideas
Explore more spots around Seoul or by family need.
Source & verification
Source: Official website
Some TourAPI details are source-backed but may change. Check official and VisitKorea information before visiting, especially hours, fees, reservations, and facilities.
Last verified: Jun 27, 2026
Details are based on available sources and may not reflect the latest changes.
- VisitKorea tourism profile
- Official War Memorial website
- Seoul Danurim suggested itinerary mentioning children’s museum/family facilities
Information is for reference only. Please check the official website before visiting.