The Museum of Korean Financial History

Wheelchair users can visit: the main entrance has no step, the building has an elevator, and the first floor has an accessible toilet. This is Korea's first museum of financial history, founded by Shinhan Bank in 1997.

Wheelchair: Wheelchair accessibleThe main entrance has no step, the building has an elevator, and an accessible toilet is on the first floor.
Walking load: Not rated yet
Source: Checked online · Oct 2026

Red brick building front with white stone arches, a bank sign above a glass entrance, steps with handrails, and a cafe sign — KTO, KOGL Type 1

Getting there

City Hall StationLine 1 and Line 2Street elevators at Exit 9 and near Exits 1 and 2.About 330 m in a straight line.
Station
City Hall Station toiletsLine 1: Outside the gates, B1, by Exit 5. Wheelchair-usable.Line 2: Outside the gates, B2, by Exit 11. Wheelchair-usable.Line 2: Inside the gates, B1, by Exit 10. Wheelchair-usable.
Gwanghwamun StationLine 5Street elevator at Exit 1.About 330 m in a straight line.
Station
Gwanghwamun Station toiletOutside the gates, B1, by Exits 7 and 8. Wheelchair-usable.

Accessible toilets near here

Heads-up

The museum closes every Sunday and on public holidays, as of October 2026. It also closed on Labor Day as of November 2024.

Getting in

Entrance: You can reach the main entrance by wheelchair. It has no step and an automatic door. The approach is wide with a gentle slope.
Ramp: A separate wheelchair ramp is beside the main entrance. The front door on Sejong-daero appears to have 3 steps, and a sign on its pillar points left to the ramp. Sources differ on whether the main entrance has steps. Call 02-2151-7677 (from abroad, +82-2-2151-7677) and ask which entrance has no steps.
Route: Walk 3 minutes from Gwanghwamun Station exit 6, or 5 minutes from City Hall Station exit 3, going beside Koreana Hotel. These exits have no street elevator, so see Getting there.
Parking: Visitor parking is not available. Come by public transit or use a paid lot nearby. Groups can ask for parking when they book. The building's first floor has 1 accessible parking space. Sources differ on parking availability. Call 02-2151-7677 (from abroad, +82-2-2151-7677) and ask whether you can use it.

Inside

Elevator: The building has an elevator, and the museum appears to be on floors 3 and 4. The elevator suits wheelchair users, but some use may be inconvenient. The reason is not known.
Toilets: Accessible toilets are inside the first-floor restrooms, with separate toilets for men and women. They have a step-free door, enough space, grab bars and an emergency bell.
Corridor: The corridor inside the building appears to slope gently, with handrails on both sides. The first-floor toilets appear to be beside the corridor.
Information: The information desk is on floor 3, and an information board is near the main entrance on floor 1. Information facilities can be a little inconvenient for wheelchair users.

Also useful

Hours: Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00, as of October 2026. Last entry is at 17:00.
Admission: Admission is free as of October 2026. There is no ticket office.
Audio guide: The web audio guide is free as of October 2026. Choose Korean, English, Chinese or Japanese, and bring earphones.
Exhibition: A free special exhibition runs on floor 4 from December 22, 2025 to December 31, 2026. It includes a children's activity space.
Phone: Call 02-2151-7677. From abroad, call +82-2-2151-7677.

Not known yet

Whether the elevator stops at both museum floors, and its door width and size
Whether the metal door at the end of the ramp passage is open during museum hours
The route from the elevator exits to the museum, including crossings and slopes
Whether individual visitors can use the accessible parking space
Whether the exhibition rooms have level floors, wide paths and seats

Sources

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