Seongjeonggak: A Crown Prince’s Day – One Step at a Time, Becoming King

September 22–November 8, 2026 | Seongjeonggak Hall & Gwanmulheon Hall,
Changdeokgung Palace | Closed Mondays

A crown prince’s day was filled with lessons that prepared him to become king.
Explore Seongjeonggak Hall and Gwanmulheon Hall to discover how
a Joseon crown prince spent his day learning and practicing.

Seongjeonggak Hall  Learn and Ask

Seongjeonggak Hall was a place of learning where the crown prince sat face to face with his tutors, reading the Confucian classics and deepening his understanding through questions and answers.

EXHIBITION  A Crown Prince’s Day  10:00–17:00 | No reservation required

PERFORMANCE  Seoyeon: The Crown Prince’s Royal Lecture

Saturdays | 3 performances : 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 | No reservation required

Huiuru Pavilion  Read and Linger

Huiuru, meaning “Pavilion of Joyful Rain,” was a place where the crown prince spent time with his books.

SPECIAL OPENING  Huiuru Pavilion Tuesday–Saturday, 10:30–16:30

On-site registration for each session | 24 sessions per day
15 minutes per session | Up to 8 visitors per session

EXPERIENCE  Become Crown Prince Hyomyeong’s Study Companion

Sundays | 3 sessions : 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
For elementary students in grades 1–3 | Advance reservation via Ticketlink(www.ticketlink.co.kr)

Gwanmulheon Hall  Learn by Doing

A crown prince’s education went beyond books. Mastery of the Six Arts was considered essential to cultivating the qualities expected of a king.

EXPERIENCE  What a Crown Prince Learned 10:00–17:00 |  Drop-in participation

Counting rods  | Hand-copying on a bookmark  |  VR archery