Supreme Court Court Exhibition Hall

A special place to experience the law with your kids, Supreme Court Judicial Museum

About the museum

• The Supreme Court Judicial Museum is located on the 1st floor of the East Building of the Supreme Court complex in Seocho-gu, Seoul, where you can explore the history of the law and the courts through a variety of experiences.
• Exhibits and hands-on content are prepared so children and families can easily and enjoyably learn about the importance of the law and the judicial system.
• It is operated free of charge, and anyone can visit, but you must bring ID and receive a visitor pass.

What can you see?

• In the Permanent Exhibition Hall, you will find the following spaces.

  • Law and Courts Room: An exhibit where you can see how laws are made and the role of the judicial system
  • Court History Room: Exhibits on the history and changes of the courts of Korea, including actual historical materials and artifacts
  • Children's Law Experience Room: A space where kids can directly learn about and experience the law
  • Courtroom Experience Room: A hands-on space where kids can try the roles of judge, prosecutor, and lawyer in a mock courtroom

• In the Special Exhibition Hall, exhibitions on special themes are held regularly, so you can experience a variety of topics such as the development of justice and exchanges with the world.

Programs for children and families

• During school vacation periods, separate educational programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as youth volunteer programs, are operated.
• On weekdays Monday to Friday at 2 PM and 4 PM, there is a guided exhibition tour program, so you can visit with your child and listen to easy-to-understand explanations.

Visitor information

1. Hours
   • Monday to Friday: 09:30 to 17:30 (last entry at 17:00)
   • Closed on weekends and public holidays
2. How to enter
   • From Seocho Station Exit 6, walk straight for 20 m, then enter on the 1st floor of the Supreme Court East Building
   • When visiting, you must bring ID such as a resident registration card or student ID
   • Entry is allowed after a security screening and issuance of a visitor pass
3. Important notes
   • Children under 6 must be accompanied by a guardian
   • Drinks, snacks, gum, and pets are not allowed
   • Photography is not allowed outside permitted areas
4. Parking
   • Parking convenience facilities available

What makes it special?

• There are many hands-on activities and exhibits designed at a child's eye level, helping unfamiliar topics like the law and the courts feel approachable.
• In an experience space with an atmosphere similar to a real courtroom, kids can try roles such as judge and prosecutor and understand the role of society and the law.
• You can see the history of the courts, major rulings, and changes in the judicial system of Korea at a glance, making it educationally valuable for parents and teenagers as well.

Location and contact

• 1st floor, East Building, Supreme Court complex, 219 Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul (3 minutes on foot from Seocho Station Exit 6)
• Contact: 02-3480-1973 / 1469 / 1462