National Museum of Korea

National museum · Hangangno 2-ga ·

National Museum of Korea

National museum · Hangangno 2-ga ·

Comprehensive museum of Korean history, art, and culture

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137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

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"If These Artifacts Could Talk The National Museum of Korea is the largest museum in Korea and houses a comprehensive collection of Korean cultural artifacts that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era. There’s also the Children’s Museum—not only a wonderful playground and play space for children but also an impressive interactive exhibit that teaches children Korean history and heritage. Best of all, admission to the museum, including Children’s Museum, is free. By Sharon In"

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"The country's flagship museum and a major cultural draw, offering broad collections and exhibitions that make it an essential stop for anyone interested in Korean history and heritage." - Ink Creative Studios

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"Home to artefacts spanning ancient to modern times, this major repository of Korean history, art and culture has opened several exhibition halls for virtual viewing. The museum also provides English‑subtitled videos that dive into specific objects and themes—examples include explanations of Egyptian hieroglyphs and presentations on large-scale Buddhist hanging scrolls." - Joy Fang

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Yong C.

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National Museum of Korea is an absolute gem. I honestly can’t believe the admission is free for such a high-quality experience; the maintenance and presentation are incredible. There are so many things to see, from ancient artifacts to beautiful Buddhist art. The museum is massive, so I highly recommend sparing a day or two to really take it all in. Whether you are a history buff or just appreciate beautiful design, this is a must visit in Seoul!

Amir A.

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The museum is designed as a chronological storyline, taking visitors from prehistoric Korea through to modern history (19th century). The use of tech/digital media and lighting enhances the narrative and makes the experience engaging without feeling overwhelming. An excellent place to understand Korea’s cultural evolution in one visit.

Yaseera S.

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eoul’s first permanent Islamic art exhibition features 85 pieces from Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art, taking visitors through about 1,400 years of Islamic culture, think calligraphy, geometric designs, ceramics, textiles, and architectural details. Honestly, it feels pretty underwhelming. However, other exhibitions were excellent and detailed. Definitely evident of better research and funding. This is whole day outing with the sheer amount of exhibits available. Lockers are available in the museum for easy storage.

Jonathan S. A

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I really enjoyed the National Museum of Korea and it was excellent plus the admission was free. The museum has three floors with a wide variety of exhibits and you’ll likely need at least two to three hours to explore it properly. It’s a great place to visit, especially if you want to learn more about Korean culture.

Tony S.

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Great place to get acquainted with the Korean culture and history. The place itself is very comfortable and beautiful. That's a great pleasure just to walk around the territory. But the real magic starts inside. There are both historical and cultural expositions, some of them have also interactive digital experiences which are really interesting to try on. They also have all the explanations translated to English. Be ready to spend more than 2 hours here. I've spent 3 hours here during my first day in Korea and was forced to leave only because it was the end of the day. There are lots of resting areas around the building so you'll never be too tired to explore one more room. Tips: * Book the AR experience on the Museum website in advance. It's totally worth it! * Check for the announcements of the special events and exhibitions. The can expand your museum experience. Mostly they're free

Aptu D.

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Really enjoyed the museum and its surroundings. I like relaxing by the pond located in the south of the main building. Don’t forget to check nearby parks, the dragon falls is my personal favourite.

Alex T.

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This is an impressive and large museum. I was pleasantly surprised to see that entry was free, although there was a Pacific exhibition on at the same time that required payment. We didn’t go to that exhibition (I am from NZ so have seen quite a few pacific related exhibitions). The exhibits are spread over three floors which each floor dedicated to a broad theme. Have to say - the place was spotlessly clean and so too were the toilets of which they were located on each floor. I gave this only 4 stars, purely from a personal point of view. I have lived in Asia for well over 20 years (on and off) so I have seen multiple versions of blue and white vases, Buddhas etc. It was interesting to see a 600 BC Greek helmet plus other statues etc from Greece. It is well worth a visit but bring your walking shoes.

semenanjung K.

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Great architecture. You can have a great view of Namsan Seoul Tower from this area. It's just majestic how they built this building in line with Seoul Tower For the collection/exhibitions, It mainly focuses on Joseon Dynasty and international collections on the top floor. But a large proportion of it's collections come from potteries. So, it might feel a bit boring for normal people. I'D say it takes up to 2-3 hours if you want to have a close look on each item and 1-2 hours for a quick look. They also have a cool immersive short film experience on the ground floor so make sure you don't miss out. Also, BE AWARE that they have security check by the entrance , so makes sure that you dont bring any prohibited items.

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National Museum of Korea

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Yong C.

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Amir A.

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Yaseera S.

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Jonathan S. A

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Tony S.

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Aptu D.

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Really enjoyed the museum and its surroundings. I like relaxing by the pond located in the south of the main building. Don’t forget to check nearby parks, the dragon falls is my personal favourite.

Alex T.

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semenanjung K.

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