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    National Museum of Korea

    2,137 Reviews
    #5 of 821 things to do in Seoul
    Museums, History Museums
    Open Now: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04383, South Korea
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    This is the largest museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. It has six permanent exhibition galleries such as Historical Gallery and Fine Arts Gallery. It also has special exhibition halls, a children's museum, outdoor exhibit...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04383, South Korea
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    Reviewed yesterday
    very comprehensive summary of korea's history

    The museum is very complete and modern, the exhibits in the first floor where specially appealing to me since I love history it shows a very detailed history of korea from prehistory to the modern times. The museum is small and may not have a...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Pedroofluquillo
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing building, mediocre exhibition

    Im gonna start of by saying that these sorts of museums are often not something I enjoy that much. With that said, I did not think the content of the exhibitions were that interesting. There was definitely some cool things on display. But also, it...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank ollelarsson2019
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Impressive

    Easily accessible by metro. Admission is free (unless you want to see the special exhibitions). I went there on a Sunday so there were lots of families with kids there. Quite a wide coverage of collection of different artefacts.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Freddy W
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Huge museum, free entrance

    Beautiful building with a large collection. Over the last ten years I have paid multiple visits to this museum and find myself returning to it often. The pictures I uploaded are from the temporary Goryeo exhibition in 2019

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank hankido
    Reviewed January 16, 2019
    Not a must to go

    This is a place for people who knows how to appreciate historic artefacts - especially artefacts related to buddhism. Otherwise, I do not recommend this on your itinerary. Especially because the exhibits were rather niche. That said, it has a nice and clean environment. There...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank PlainJaneee
    Reviewed January 12, 2019 via mobile
    Very good

    Finally got the time to visit this one yesterday. Specifically loved the paintings gallery in 2F. Worth a visit.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank alinelunardy
    Reviewed January 10, 2019
    Fantastic

    This museum claims to be the biggest in Asia by floorspace. It may not be true but it is certainly big. The art displays are excellent. There is a good restaurant.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Liz P
    Reviewed January 7, 2019 via mobile
    A to Z on Korea History

    As a foreigner, I have been following Korean history. Not through the book but by watching Korean movies. Goreo, Joseon. All make sense via easy arrangement of the exhibition halls. Anti-clockwisely, it explains Korea history from early to modern.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank FarizJaafar
    Reviewed January 7, 2019
    Just beautiful and extensive collection of historical artifacts.

    Easy to go to as there is an access from the train station. Extensive collection of historical artifacts. I learned a lot. Download the app for an English guide, which was so helpful. Visit their garden around the museum.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank marts1117
    Reviewed January 3, 2019
    Beautiful building

    This was a nice place to spend a rainy morning. The galleries are manageable in size, and the collection is impressive.

    Date of experience: May 2018
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    Raman G
    May 22, 2018|
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    Response from Mazmannan | Reviewed this property |
    You can take Line 4 (Jungang Line) to Ichon station. Get out at exit 2 and walk towards Yongsan family park. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm. It is open for longer on Wednesdays and Saturdays. On Sundays it is open up to... More
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    April 5, 2018|
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    Response from FernandoTravieso | Reviewed this property |
    The museum fee is free for the permanent exhibition, and they only charge for special exhibits.
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    Tina L
    March 27, 2018|
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    Response from Mazmannan | Reviewed this property |
    You should take line 4 to get to Ichon station. Then take exit 2 and walk for about 200 metres heading towards the Yongsan Family Park.
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