The National Museum of Korea is a must-visit attraction in Seoul, especially for those who want to learn about Korean culture and history in a beautiful, relaxing setting. Located in Yongsan, this museum is one of Korea’s largest and most famous.
🕒 Opening Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:30 PM)
- Wed & Sat (Late Night): 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last entry at 8:30 PM)
- Outdoor Garden: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📌 The museum is open every day except for special holidays.
🗓️ Closed on:
- January 1
- Lunar New Year (Jan. 29, 2025)
- Chuseok (Oct. 6, 2025)
- First Mondays in April (Apr. 7) and November (Nov. 3)
🎟️ Admission
- FREE Entry to:
- Permanent Exhibition Halls
- Children’s Museum
- Free Special Exhibitions
- Ticket Required for some special exhibitions (check online before your visit)
👶 Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum is a fun, interactive space with 5 sessions each day:
- 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
- 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
- 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
- 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM
- 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
🎫 Reserve online in advance (280 tickets per session). Show your confirmation at the entrance.
🅿️ Parking & Getting Around
- Parking available (630 spaces)
- Small cars: 2,000 KRW for 2 hours
- Large vehicles: 4,000 KRW for 2 hours
- Extra fees apply after 2 hours
- Wheelchair and stroller rentals are free
- Lockers and coat storage are available
- Lactation room is on the 1st floor across from the museum shop
♿ Accessibility & Services
- Barrier-free entrances and paths
- Elevators and ramps throughout
- Free wheelchair and stroller rental
- Braille signage and tactile maps for visually impaired visitors
- Audio and video guides (Korean Sign Language available)
- Three museum gift shops + Online Store (Korean)
🚫 Museum Rules for a Pleasant Visit
- No smoking anywhere
- No food, drinks, or pets inside
- Certified service dogs are allowed
- Set phones to silent mode inside galleries
- Don’t touch exhibits
- No flash photography, tripods, or commercial filming without permission
- No bicycles, scooters, or skating on museum grounds
Why You Should Visit
The National Museum of Korea is free, beautiful, peaceful, and full of stories. Whether you’re with friends, family, or traveling solo, it’s a great way to enjoy Korean history and art—all in one place. Take a relaxing walk in the garden, explore treasures from ancient times, or bring your kids for a fun learning experience.
📍 Address: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
🌐 Website: museum.go.kr (English)
📞 Phone: +82-2-2077-9000
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