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National Museum of Korea
Free Seoul

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 (attribution)
| Type | National museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul |
| 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 | 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 |
| Admission | Free (Separate fee may apply to special exhibitions) |
| Phone | +82-2-2077-9000 |
| Korean name | 국립중앙박물관 |
About
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.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)

