This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 11:00~20:00 (until 17:00 on the 11th)
- Venue
- Seoul Museum of History Front Yard · Central Deck (서울역사박물관 앞마당·중정 데크)55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Organizer
- Hosted and organized by PROJECT QUESTION, sponsored by Seoul Museum of History
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/9–10Fri–Sat★ Until 20:00Today
- 10/11SunCloses at 17:00Today
🔁 Daily · Craft Market · Hanbok · Tavern Snacks (from 11:00) · Museum until 21:00
2026 Seoyeokbak Market Dates, Hours, Parking: Seoul Museum of History Holiday Craft Fair
For three days during the Hangeul Day holiday,
the museum’s front yard transforms into a Joseon-era marketplace 🏮
The fall Seoyeokbak Market
will be held from October 9 (Fri) to 11 (Sun)
at the front yard and central deck of the Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관 앞마당·중정 데크).
On the 9th and 10th, open late until 20:00,
and on the last day, the 11th, it ends at 17:00.
Here’s a summary based on the museum’s notice (October 8)
and Seoul City’s press release.
🎪 What kind of event is this?
This is a traditional craft market
called the ‘2026 K Craft Market Festival.‘
The poster says it’s the ‘Seventh Story of the Marketplace.’
In the spring, it closed at 18:00,
but this time, hours are extended
to match the museum’s night opening.
Over 90 brands will showcase traditional crafts,
modern hanbok, tavern snacks,
and hands-on programs.
PROJECT QUESTION is the host and organizer,
with support from the Seoul Museum of History.
🕰️ When is it held?
Here are the hours by date.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| October 9 (Fri) Hangeul Day | 11:00~20:00 |
| October 10 (Sat) | 11:00~20:00 |
| October 11 (Sun) | 11:00~17:00 (ends early) |
🏺 What kind of market is it?
The market is divided into three spaces
that evoke a Joseon-era marketplace.
| Space | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Yugijeon | K-traditional and lifestyle brands in traditional culture |
| Sijeon · Nanjeon | Ceramics · Lacquerware · Hanbok · Traditional culture goods |
| Jumak | Hangwa · Traditional teas · Rice cakes · Dried persimmons and other traditional desserts |
The official guide does not yet include
a list of participating brands or
the names of hands-on programs.
🏛️ How about visiting the museum too?
Seoul Museum of History — Seoul urban development history exhibition room (Mar 2014) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)
Seoul Museum of History — Interior of the Seoul development history exhibition hall and exhibition panels (Mar 2014) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)
The Seoul Museum of History is
open late until November 30.
It’s open until 21:00 all three holiday days.
| Visitor Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00~21:00 (last entry 20:30) |
| Admission | Free |
| Closed | Every Monday, January 1 |
| Also open | Permanent Exhibition Hall · Special Exhibition Hall · Urban Model Video Hall · Seoul History Archive |
Current special exhibitions are
《Yeomin Gongsoo》 and 《Grand Seoul Urban Planning Exhibition》.
On the 3rd floor, you can scan QR codes
to read about the exhibits,
and you can borrow an audio guide for free
at the 1st floor information desk with your ID.
🚇 Getting There & Parking
Directions are based on the museum’s guide.
| Subway | Exit · Distance |
|---|---|
| Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station | Exit 7 470m, about 7 min walk |
| Line 5 Seodaemun Station | Exit 4, 600m, about 8 min |
| Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station | Exit 7, 720m, about 10 min |
| Line 1·2 City Hall Station | Line 1 Exits 1·2·3 850m · Line 2 Exit 12 980m |
For buses, get off at ‘Seoul Museum of History. Gyeonghuigung Front.’
The on-site parking lot has 114 spaces
and is open 24 hours.
| Parking (vehicles up to 20 seats) | Fee |
|---|---|
| First hour | 1,000 won |
| After that | 400 won per 5 minutes |
| All-day parking (prepaid) | 22,000 won |
| Multi-child Happy Card (2+ children) · Compact cars | 50% discount |
For parking inquiries, call 02-724-0234.
👨👩👧 If you’re visiting with kids
After browsing the market,
checking out the indoor exhibits is a great way to relax with children.
Museum admission is free.
Children under 24 months
can borrow one of the 13 strollers
available at the museum.
There’s a baby rest area in front of the 1st floor auditorium,
and you can leave your bags at the locker by the main entrance.
The 1st floor restaurant is open on weekends and holidays
from 11:00 to 17:00,
and the 1st floor café is open from 9:00 to 18:00.
the market ends at 17:00.
If you plan to visit in the evening,
choose the 9th or 10th instead.
⏳ What’s not announced yet
□ Names, fees, and age ranges for hands-on programs
□ List of participating brands
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Parking congestion plans during the market
These details are not yet in the official guide.
I’ll update this post when they’re released.
If you have questions, contact the Seoul Museum of History
Exchange & PR Department at 02-724-0204.
👍 Recommended for these families
✔ Families looking for a city outing during the Hangeul Day holiday
✔ Families who enjoy browsing traditional crafts and hanbok
✔ Families who want to visit both the market and the free museum
It’s a perfect holiday outing to enjoy both the craft market and museum in one place.
This post is organized from official guides before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 8
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 한국관광공사 관광사진 갤러리 — 서울역사박물관 사진(공공누리 제1유형) 한국관광공사 · 관공서
- 하반기 서역박 저잣거리 개최 서울역사박물관 교류홍보과 · 2026.10.8 · 관공서
- 서울역사박물관, 가을밤 9시까지 문 활짝… 전시부터 체험까지 야간 프로그램 풍성 서울특별시 서울역사박물관 · 2026.10.8 · 관공서
- 2026년 10월 주요 시민안내사항 및 행사계획 서울특별시 기획조정실 · 2026.9.30 · 관공서
- 관람안내(관람시간·휴관일·관람료·유모차) 서울역사박물관 · 관공서
- 오시는 길 — 지하철 노선 안내 서울역사박물관 · 관공서
- 주차안내 — 부설주차장 요금·감면 서울역사박물관 · 관공서
- 편의시설 — 식당·카페·물품보관소·아기쉼터 서울역사박물관 · 관공서
This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)