National Museum of Korea, a splendid cultural heritage🌳

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🌿The National Museum of Korea is Korea's leading comprehensive museum, a vital space for preserving and introducing our splendid cultural heritage. To enhance visitors' understanding and appreciation, various explanations and information guides are provided.

1. Exhibition Guide Program

• Professional guides personally guide visitors through the main exhibition halls and special exhibitions, providing easy-to-understand explanations of the historical significance and artistic value of cultural assets.
• Tours are free and open at designated times, and reservations are often not required.

2. Audio Guide

• Visitors can select their desired artwork and listen to explanations using a smartphone app or dedicated device.
• Available in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, making it a valuable resource for international visitors.

3. Exhibition Guide Materials

• Leaflets and guidebooks are available at each exhibition hall entrance, providing information on the exhibition layout, key collections, and recommended routes.
• Guided materials for children and families are also provided, enhancing the educational value of the tour.

4. Digital Exhibition Services

• The museum's official website and app offer explanations of key artifacts, 3D images, and VR exhibitions, making them a valuable learning tool before and after your visit.

5. Special Experience Programs

• The Children's Museum and Experience Learning Center offer hands-on activities, making the exhibitions even more engaging.
• The National Museum of Korea's explanations and information guides go beyond simply viewing artifacts, providing valuable opportunities to deeply understand our cultural heritage and compare it with global cultures.

🏺 1. Prehistoric and Ancient History Gallery

• Exhibits artifacts from the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages, as well as the Bronze and Iron Ages.
• Explore prehistoric culture at a glance with comb-pattern pottery, dolmen models, bronze weapons, and accessories.

👑 2. Three Kingdoms Gallery

• Exhibits the culture and art of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
• Compare the characteristics of the Three Kingdoms with gilt-bronze crowns, earthenware, and Buddhist sculptures.

🐉 3. Unified Silla and Balhae Hall

• Introducing the pinnacle of Buddhist culture and Balhae's international exchanges.
• Representative exhibits include a model of the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok (Emile Bell), Buddhist statues, and stone pagoda sculptures.

📜 4. Goryeo Hall

• Exhibits focus on Buddhist art and celadon.
• Experience the refined aesthetics of Goryeo through inlaid celadon, Buddhist paintings, and metalwork.

🎨 5. Joseon Hall

• Exhibits encompassing Confucian culture, daily life, science, and art.
• Representative exhibits include portraits, white porcelain, woodblock prints, and scientific instruments.

🌏 6. World Culture Hall

• Exhibits Asian and Western cultural heritage.
• Admire a diverse range of world cultural assets, including Chinese ceramics, Japanese art, and Indian Buddhist sculpture.

🗿 7. Donation Hall

• Exhibits artifacts donated by individuals and organizations.
• Experience the importance of preserving cultural heritage through collections spanning various eras and genres.

🌳 8. Outdoor Exhibition Hall

• Exhibits large stone artifacts, including stone pagodas, stone Buddhas, and stone lanterns.
• Blends seamlessly with the garden, making it a great space for strolling and viewing.

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