The War Memorial of Korea
The War Memorial of Korea
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Poignant exhibits, war memorabilia, art works, and military equipment make this a perfect place to learn about Korea’s history of war, most notably with North Korea. Kids will enjoy the display of actual tanks and airplanes.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Aaron P
    Menai, Australia19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful experience
    A wonderful war memorial. Goes into good detail about all the wars South Korea have been in and especially the Korean War. Being Australian, I respected how much they thanked the help of the United Nations through out the memorial who came to fight for South Korea. Reminder, if you do not do an English tour, bring your own set of earphones so you can listen to the guides on your phone. Also leave yourself half a day at least to complete it.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Janet L
    130 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tribute to those who sacrifice in battle
    Much history and reverence for sacrifices on the battlefield. Outdoor tribute to UN forces that fought in Korean War. Monuments stating a desire to unify the country…and amazing effort not to vilify neighbors to the North. Monumental in size. Covers historical periods into current weaponry.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 May 2023
  • wombatdavid
    Hobart, Australia2,570 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    History and learning
    This is a free museum and a worthwhile place to visit when you are in town. I did not have much time so focussed on the 2 Korean war areas. You really need several hours to see it all. There is easy access by public transport. A must see!
    Visited May 2023
    Written 25 May 2023
  • Tom B
    Baltimore, Maryland43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The one museum I would not miss
    We went to a Palace and the National Museum too. This was our favorite. They have interactive exhibits, including in English. Lots of physical items like planes, tanks, artillery,etc. good history of Korea too.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 May 2023
  • ElisabethCalif
    Castro Valley, California15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very moving and important museum!
    My adult son and I spent several hours visiting this exceptional museum full of artifacts and history. It was very moving to see what Koreans went through during the war. We've been to many war memorials/museums in different countries, and this was definitely one of the best at showing the costs and consequences of war.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 17 June 2023
  • Summerasalifestyle
    Malibu, California2,958 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heartbreak & sorrow over war weapons.
    Great museum—book 2 hours at least. Big focus is of course 1950-1954. Names of those who died here is powerful as you walk towards entrance. The heartbreak and human joy-sorrow is key. The guns, knives and war toys take away. Pay attention and let’s try for peace.
    Visited August 2023
    Written 2 August 2023
  • TRAVLINCOP
    Henderson, Nevada238 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Seeing is believing.
    the free War Memorial of Korea was well worth the 3 hours I spent there. Lots to see inside and out and a complete and detailed history of the war. Plenty of Korean and US war memorabilia for all to see.
    Visited August 2023
    Written 12 August 2023
  • kpiddy
    Brisbane, Australia12,256 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magnificant war memorial inside and out
    From a rainy morning to a glorious sunny afternoon we made the snap decision to visit the War Memorial of Korea, arriving at 3pm was too late to explore this huge facility. Over an hour was pent outside walking the extensive open air exhibition area of military equipment, vehicles and ships, it was privilege to be able to board a ship and view the interiors of many of the vehicles. With only one hour till closing we made our way inside the main building, a visit to the Memorial Hall is a must, a poignant and stunning monument, from there the exhibit rooms were full of interesting facts and displays, it was a joy to walk around. After closing we spent awhile walking around the foreground of the building, Peace Plaza. A return visit is a must for us.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 August 2023
  • PHILIP B
    84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent
    One of the best memorials I have been to. Outside is a display of aircraft , artillery , rockets and even a boat. Inside is 3 levels of displays from the time Korea has been involved in any conflict. Lots of documentrys to sit and watch that are very informative. A really good day well worth the visit
    Visited July 2023
    Written 27 August 2023
  • 197gabes
    Singapore, Singapore137 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place for history buff
    Interesting place to visit especially for history or weapon buff. There is plenty to see, explore and do for both kids and adults. The entire compound is huge with both indoor and outdoor exhibits. It’s especially impressive to see such a huge collection of historic war machines all together. The exhibition halls cover all the major conflicts on Korea’s soil from its early history to modern day armistice with N Korea. There is a whole hall dedicated to the Korean War. It’s interesting to see how the museum is able to bring history to life by re-enactment and dioramas. The only reason this place is not getting a full 5 stars rating is that it’s too one sided, with too much focus on the men that fought in the conflicts. There isn’t much coverage on the common people and how their lives are turn upside down by all these fightings. Nevertheless, still a good place to send a couple of hours and learn some Korean history. There is even a great cafe on site which you can grab a drink or bite and rest your feet. Go on a weekday if you want practically the whole place to yourself. Which is sad as this is a great place overlooked by most tourists. It truly gives a good perspective why Korean are what they are. Getting to the place is easy, as there are plenty of bus services and a subway stop near the entrance.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 October 2023
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Tita Elvie
Canada102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This museum is so well done and is free. We spent over 3 hours reading and looking at everything. It would be great for children too because there's tons of vehicles to look at and a children's museum.
Written 9 March 2024
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Tommie Sox
New York City, NY435 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The War Memorial of Korea is a great memorial which shows the history of the war as well as some of the tanks and planes used in the war. It also honors those who lost their lives. Definitely worth checking it out when in South Korea.
Written 2 March 2024
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Xphilosopherking
Community of Madrid, Spain163 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
Impactful and informative. I especially liked the vehicles from the war. It is special seeing them in their full size and in person.
Written 7 February 2024
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fire-tower
1,930 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We last visited the War Memorial of Korea 5 years ago, and still find it interesting to visit this place. We found the exhibits interesting and informative, and everything ties in together with what we experienced in Busan a few days earlier when we visited the United Nations Memorial Cemetery. If you have time, do take a look at the tanks, artillery guns, aircrafts, etc next to the main building.

Lockers are provided free of charge so we stored our winter coats and backpacks in the lockers and explored the various galleries more comfortably.
Written 26 January 2024
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Taehyung Jeon
Seoul, South Korea22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024
As a Korean seeing the memorial for the first time, it is truly breathtaking! I really recommend it for everyone Korean or not to stop by. It’s really historic
Written 14 January 2024
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goitalyjune
Singapore, Singapore140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Wonderful museum to learn about the Korean War in depth. Well curated so one can spend a few hours. Unfortunately I was only able to go to a few rooms. Will visit again when I have a chance.
Written 7 December 2023
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Alexandra C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Beautiful museum with a lot to see. Take the time to go through the different levels and time periods to learn all about the history prior to the Korean War and the war itself. It was really interesting.
Written 24 November 2023
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Stacey L
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This is a beautiful memorial to a significant event in South Korea’s history. It’s great for an entire family. There are exhibits inside and outside.
Written 27 October 2023
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RoyalSilk
Edgware, UK305 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is an excellent museum which tells the story of a country at war over the ages with the slogan "to ensure peace, prepare for war". There are exhibitions on the Korean War (of course) but the most chilling aspect is the section on the threat from North Korea, with exhibit dates as recently as 2021. Expect to speand at least a couple of hours here. The sculpture at the front of the museum is also very evocative.
Written 23 October 2023
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Rob Nesbit
Warsaw, Poland3,399 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Interesting and poignant statue commemorating the Korean war where often family members fought against each other.
Written 20 October 2023
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