Tips and Information for Visiting the National Museum of Korea

📍Location: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Yongsan-dong 6-ga)
🎨 Highlights and Attractions:
The National Museum of Korea is a representative national museum of South Korea. Established in 1945, it relocated to Yongsan in 2005, becoming a world-class facility (404 meters in length, showcasing over 13,000 artifacts). The museum exhibits artifacts that span Korea's history and art from ancient to modern times, along with collections from Asia (China, Japan, Central Asia) and Europe. It features six permanent exhibition halls and special exhibitions (e.g., the 2024 exhibitions "Goryeo Celadon" and "Vienna 1900"). Visitors can enjoy diverse experiences through 12 themed viewing courses. The museum also includes a Children's Museum and food courts (such as Gourmet Place and Mirror Pond Restaurant).
(Pro Tip: Admission is free, open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, and extended hours until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays ⏰).
📸 Photo Spots: The Mirror Pond Garden and the museum's exterior are perfect for capturing memorable shots!
(Pro Tip: Take photos during the nighttime illumination 📷).
✨ If you want to deeply explore Korean history and Asian culture, the National Museum of Korea is the place to visit!

Post by Crazy in travel | May 29, 2025