Presidential Archives
Presidential Archives: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 88); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 62, weekend average 91; the quietest day of the week is Friday.
The Presidential Archives offers an immersive journey through modern Korean history with documents, photos, and videos of South Korea's past presidents. It includes an exhibition hall, a children's experience hall, and a video theater. The president's office and reception room have been faithfully recreated, and displays include diplomatic gifts, souvenirs, and official vehicles used by past presidents. Children can engage in fun activities like becoming a president, creating election posters and participating in voting simulations.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Sejong-si
- Address
- 250 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30 / Exhibition closes 17:50)
- Closed
- Mondays, public holidays, and days designated by the museum *Open on Children's day
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- +82-44-211-2181
Presidential Archives: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2875 | 2975 | 3071 | 3188 | |||
| 11/193 | 2Closed | 356 | 460 | 560 | 654 | 795 |
| 895 | 9Closed | 1054 | 1163 | 1253 | 1353 | 1496 |
| 1594 | 16Closed | 1753 | 1862 | 1952 | 2051 | 2183 |
| 2287 | 23Closed | 2472 | 2571 | 2674 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday. |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 12 53 · Thu, Nov 19 52 · Fri, Nov 20 51 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 95 · Sun, Nov 8 95 · Sat, Nov 14 96 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 62 · weekends 91 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 59 · Wed 66 · Thu 63 · Fri 57 · Sat 91 · Sun 92 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- What are the opening hours of Presidential Archives?
- 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30 / Exhibition closes 17:50). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Presidential Archives least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Friday is the quietest day of the week (average 57) and Sunday the busiest (average 92). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.
- What time should I visit Presidential Archives to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Presidential Archives be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 88; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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