A four-gallery interpretation centre for King Sejong, King Hyojong and the Joseon royal tombs at Yeoju's Yeongneung complex; seasonal final entry, Monday closure and special programmes require a current check. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
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RegionYeoju · GyeonggiKorean map search세종대왕 역사문화관 경기도 여주시 세종대왕면 영릉로 269-10Seasonal tomb hoursFeb-May and Sep-Oct 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · last entry 5:00 PM
June-August closes 6:30 PM; November-January closes 5:30 PM, each with entry ending one hour earlier.
Regular closureMonday
When a regular closure falls on a public or substitute holiday, the next non-holiday becomes the closure; dated notices override the table.
Checked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
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Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.
DAY-OF PLAN
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01
Check the seasonal royal-tomb window
The Yeongneung complex changes closing and final-entry times across three seasonal bands. Monday is the regular closure, subject to the public-holiday substitution rule.
02
Begin with the galleries
Three permanent galleries, a special gallery and video space introduce King Sejong, King Hyojong and Joseon royal-tomb history before the longer outdoor landscape.
03
Protect time for the tomb route
Admission cutoff is earlier than closing. Exhibitions, interpretation and the outdoor tomb route can also change for weather, conservation or a dated programme.
No. The Yeoju royal-tomb complex uses three seasonal closing bands and stops admission one hour before closing.
Is Monday always open when it is a holiday?
The official rule opens on the holiday and moves the closure to the next non-holiday; check the dated notice.
Does the building photo show the royal tombs?
No. It shows the real museum facade. The outdoor tomb landscape is a separate part of the visit.
Are the operating details for King Sejong History Museum live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
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A four-gallery interpretation centre for King Sejong, King Hyojong and the Joseon royal tombs at Yeoju's Yeongneung complex; seasonal final entry, Monday closure and special programmes require a current check. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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King Sejong History Museum
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A four-gallery interpretation centre for King Sejong, King Hyojong and the Joseon royal tombs at Yeoju's Yeongneung complex; seasonal final entry, Monday closure and special programmes require a current check. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.
2. Key facts and visitor information
Region
Yeoju · Gyeonggi
Korean map search
세종대왕 역사문화관 경기도 여주시 세종대왕면 영릉로 269-10
Seasonal tomb hours
Feb-May and Sep-Oct 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · last entry 5:00 PMJune-August closes 6:30 PM; November-January closes 5:30 PM, each with entry ending one hour earlier.
Regular closure
MondayWhen a regular closure falls on a public or substitute holiday, the next non-holiday becomes the closure; dated notices override the table.
Correct road arrival
269-10 Yeongneung-ro, Sejongdaewang-myeon, YeojuThe museum stands inside the wider Yeoju Yeongneung royal-tomb visit.
Gallery scope
Three permanent galleries · special gallery · video roomSpecial exhibitions and programme access change independently.
Site boundary
Museum and outdoor royal tombs form one larger visitMobility, weather and conservation controls can alter the outdoor route even when galleries are available.
Photo scope
The reviewed hero shows the real brick-and-timber history museum facade and lawnIt does not prove today's gallery opening, exhibition, tomb-route access, ticketing, weather or programme availability.
Audited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
Mobility check
Confirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.
3. Visit flow
01
Before Yeoju
Check the seasonal royal-tomb window
The Yeongneung complex changes closing and final-entry times across three seasonal bands. Monday is the regular closure, subject to the public-holiday substitution rule.
02
At the history centre
Begin with the galleries
Three permanent galleries, a special gallery and video space introduce King Sejong, King Hyojong and Joseon royal-tomb history before the longer outdoor landscape.
03
Before the final hour
Protect time for the tomb route
Admission cutoff is earlier than closing. Exhibitions, interpretation and the outdoor tomb route can also change for weather, conservation or a dated programme.
4. Traveler tips
Start at the museum if historical context matters, then walk only the tomb route that fits the remaining daylight.
Check the official dated notices because substitute-holiday closures can move away from Monday.
Use the full Korean destination 세종대왕 역사문화관 rather than confusing it with other Sejong museums.
Search “세종대왕 역사문화관 경기도 여주시 세종대왕면 영릉로 269-10” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.
No. The Yeoju royal-tomb complex uses three seasonal closing bands and stops admission one hour before closing.
Is Monday always open when it is a holiday?
The official rule opens on the holiday and moves the closure to the next non-holiday; check the dated notice.
Does the building photo show the royal tombs?
No. It shows the real museum facade. The outdoor tomb landscape is a separate part of the visit.
Are the operating details for King Sejong History Museum live?
The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.
Can a traveller correct this page?
Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.