National Museum of Korea · Seoul: visitor guide

Yongsan · Ichon · Museums and design

Explore Korean art and history in the galleries, allowing several hours for the extensive collection. The collection is extensive, so choose an interest instead of trying to finish every gallery. Spending longer with ceramics, sculpture or a historical period can make the visit more memorable. Check permanent displays and special exhibition admission separately.

National Museum of Korea, Yongsan, Ichon, Seoul, South Korea

Check current visiting hours and closed days with the official source.

Permanent galleries free; check special exhibitions

The collection is extensive, so choose an interest instead of trying to finish every gallery. Spending longer with ceramics, sculpture or a historical period can make the visit more memorable. Check permanent displays and special exhibition admission separately.

Plan around the weather and the visiting programme.

Suggested: 2–3 hours

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