Museum
National Museum of Korea
국립중앙박물관
Official name
About this place
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.
- Address
- 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가)
- Opening hours
- [Indoor exhibition]Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri, Sun 09:30-17:30 (Last admission 17:00) Wed & Sat 09:30-21:00 (Last admission 20:30) [Outdoor exhibition (garden)]07:00-22:00
- Closed days
- January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) [Permanent exhibition hall] 1st Monday of March, June, September, and December
