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Seoul Museum of History vs Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Seoul Museum of History is preferred by most writers compared to Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Seoul Museum of History comes in at #10 in Seoul with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Seoul Museum of History
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
2-1, Sinmunno2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's
"The Seoul Museum of History traces the growth of the nation from the stone-age to modern times."
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Frommer's
"Houses a permanent collection, rotating special shows, and a gallery dedicated to relics donated by the city's residents."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"To gain an appreciation of just how much Seoul has changed in the last century visit this fascinating museum."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Seoul Museum of History proposes to visitors a journey back through the history of the city."
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Time Out
"Permanent and special exhibits alike, everything is free at the museum, including the exhibition on architect Park Hak-jae, currently on display."
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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-760, South Korea
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Frommer's
"Located in Seodaemun Independence Park, this prison-turned-museum was built at the end of the Joseon Dynasty and used as a place to torture and kill Korean patriots of the independence movement."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in 1908, this one-time prison is a symbol of Japanese cruelty and oppression during their colonial rule of Korea from 1910 until 1945."
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Atlas Obscura
"A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation. "
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Fodor's
"It once imprisoned Korean independence activists...it houses history exhibits and various prison rooms documenting their suffering and honoring the lives lost on the road to Korean independence."
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