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Introduction

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.
Telephone
(The National Museum of Korea)
Homepage

🗺 Location

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

✏ Details

Foreign Language Intepretation Services

Commentary guide available (English, Japanese, Chinese, French)
Fore more info: Website

🔎 Information

Inquiries
+82-2-2077-9000
Parking Facility
Available
Closed
January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
[Permanent exhibition hall] 1st Monday of April and November every year
Admission / Participation Fees
Free (Separate fee may apply to special exhibitions)
Opening Hours
Sunday-Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00-21:00
* Last admission is 30 min before closing
* Outdoor Exhibition Hall (Garden) 07:00-22:00

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