National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)
  • National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

Explanation

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of over 420,000 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.


Inquiry

The National Museum of Korea


Homepage

www.museum.go.kr


Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-2-2077-9000

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
[Permanent exhibition hall] 1st Monday of April and November every year
* The special exhibition room in the permanent exhibition hall is closed on closing days.
* Special exhibitions and outdoor areas will still be open to the public (Closed if there are no special exhibitions)

Charges : Free (Separate fee may apply to special exhibitions)

Hours : Sunday-Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00-21:00
* Last mission is 30 min before closing. * Outdoor Exhibition Hall (Garden) 07:00-22:00


Scale : Total area: 307,227 ㎡ / Structure area: 49,117 ㎡ / Total floor area: 134,270 ㎡ (B1-6F)


More information

Industry Information
Collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange, etc.

Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Commentary guide available (English, Japanese, Chinese, French)
Fore more info: Website

Location

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul