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Seoul · Korean history · prehistoric to modern
National Museum of Korea
If you visit only one museum in Korea, start here.
See Korea’s biggest sweep of history in one place — from prehistoric objects and Silla gold to Goryeo celadon, Joseon painting and Buddhist sculpture.
DO NOT MISS
The four things to see first.
01 · MUST SEEPensive Bodhisattva / 사유의 방
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02 · MUST SEEGoryeo celadon and Buddhist art
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03 · MUST SEETen-story Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple
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04 · MUST SEEMuseum shop MU:DS goods inspired by national treasures
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KROOTIN HOOK · CULTURE CONNECTION
K-pop connection: BTS performed for “Dear Class of 2020” at the National Museum of Korea, and in 2026 RM was appointed a global PR ambassador for the museum.
PLAN THE VISIT
Hours, tickets and price.
OPENMon · Tue · Thu · Fri · Sun 09:30–17:30 / Wed · Sat 09:30–21:00. Last admission 30 min before closing.
CLOSEDJan 1, Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok. Permanent and Special Galleries also close on the first Monday of March, June, September and December; the museum posts year-specific exceptions on its official visitor page.
PRICE / TICKETPermanent galleries: Free. Some special exhibitions: paid.
Permanent collection: walk-in, no paid ticket needed. Children’s Museum and some special exhibitions use advance reservation or separate ticketing.
Permanent collection: walk-in, no paid ticket needed. Children’s Museum and some special exhibitions use advance reservation or separate ticketing.
GET THERE
Choose public transport or car.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Subway Line 4 or Gyeongui–Jungang Line → Ichon Station. Follow the museum-linked pedestrian passage / museum signs. From Seoul Station: Line 4 direct to Ichon.
BY CAR
Navigate to 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. On-site parking is available; allow extra time on weekends and during major exhibitions.
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MAP
See where everything is.
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BUILD A DAY
What to do around it.
Pair it with Yongsan Family Park, Hangang, or the nearby K-pop landmark route.
Visitor information verified against the official museum source on 2026-08-30. Always recheck the official site on the day of travel for temporary gallery closures, special exhibition prices and reservation-only sessions.
MOVE SMART
Move like you already know Korea.
Choose walking, subway, bike or taxi based on distance—not guesswork.
Subway line colors
4Line 4•Gyeongui–Jungang
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Seoul Bike · Ttareungi
Foreign visitors can use it. Choose the Foreigner / non-member flow, buy a day pass, then scan the bike QR at a rental station. Best for short hops, Seoul Forest and riverside sections.
BUS
GWANGHWAMUN
Seoul City Tour Bus · Starts at Gwanghwamun
A hop-on hop-off daytime loop connecting Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong, DDP and Insa-dong. Book online by the day before, or buy a same-day ticket first-come at the Gwanghwamun booth. Seats are unassigned.