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Place overview
The National Museum of Korea is a national museum with permanent exhibitions and educational programmes on Korean history and culture. It suits visitors who want to trace the flow of Korean culture by period and theme.
Excerpt from the official introduction
The National Museum of Korea displays over 13,000 artifacts across six permanent exhibition halls. There are twelve themed routes for visiting the museum.
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Reading Korean culture through permanent exhibitions
The permanent exhibition halls are free to visit, while paid special exhibitions are separate. The Children's Museum uses reservations by time slot, so its conditions differ from those for the permanent exhibitions in the same building.
Distinguishing permanent, special, and Children's Museum visits
General permanent exhibitions and free special exhibitions are free, but paid special exhibitions require a separate ticket. The Children's Museum uses reservations by time slot, and groups of 30 or more elementary, middle, or high school students cannot enter without advance reservation.
Location
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation.
Planning notes
Check the actual entrance on the map and confirm operation and access with the official guide before leaving.
Questions before visiting
Where is National Museum of Korea?
Use the original Korean address in the visitor-information card for taxi or map searches; it is kept in Korean to avoid an unverified translation. Search with the Korean name “국립중앙박물관” and use the map button to locate the place. Show the Korean name/address card to a driver.
How can I check hours and admission for National Museum of Korea?
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday: 09:30–17:30 (last admission 17:00); Wednesday and Saturday: 09:30–21:00 (last admission 20:30). · Admission: The permanent exhibition halls, Children's Museum, and free special exhibitions are free; paid special exhibitions are separate. — Use the official-information link at the top to confirm hours, fees and reservations for your visit date. The check date may differ from your travel date.
What are the reservation conditions for visiting National Museum of Korea?
General permanent exhibitions and free special exhibitions are free, but paid special exhibitions require a separate ticket. The Children's Museum uses reservations by time slot, and groups of 30 or more elementary, middle, or high school students cannot enter without advance reservation.
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