Seoul Olympic Museum

The Seoul Olympic Museum is a sports museum in Seoul that houses collections from the 1988 Olympics, including equipment, medals, photographs, and personal items from athletes. The building displays exhibits across multiple levels that showcase different aspects of these international games.

The museum opened in 1990 and preserves the history of the 1988 Olympics, which established South Korea as an international sports destination. These games marked a turning point in how the world perceived the nation and its athletic capabilities.

The museum presents Korean martial arts such as taekwondo alongside Olympic sports, showing how traditional practices remain part of modern athletic life. Visitors see how these forms shape the character of contemporary sports competitions.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and offers tours in several languages to help explain the exhibits. It is easily accessible by public transportation and has adequate space for visitors with varying mobility needs.

The museum features interactive digital displays that recreate moments from the 1988 games, letting visitors experience what happened during those days. These technological elements transform static collections into living experiences that show much more than traditional exhibits alone.

Location: Seoul

Inception: 1990

Website: http://88olympic.kspo.or.kr

GPS coordinates: 37.52097,127.11605

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44