National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea

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The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has …

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Nov 24, 2024
Museum with 3 floors. Floor one is ancient and medieval Korea, which is really intriguing. The artefacts are centuries old. As you move up you can see various art pieces and sculptures from pivotal m… Full review by bennkingg
Oct 10, 2024
Currently, there is a lot of refurbishment going on, and many galleries, including the Children's Museum, are shut. However, there is a lot more to see. We only visited the ground floor, which was a … Full review by nzworkingmum
Oct 3, 2024
A great, free museum. Definitely worth a visit. It explains the history of Korea really well. If tight for time, focus on floor 1 Full review by Clodagh G
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The museum covers a wide range of areas related to Korean history and culture. It is housed in a unique modern building which rei…
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The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the m…
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Facts

Established:December 3, 1945
Located:137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Visitors:3,476,606 (2017)
Type:History and Art museum

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Hi, can i ask directions on how to get there from Dongdaemun? I think the nearest station from my hotel is Dongmyo
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The subway takes you very near. I can’t remember the name of the stop but the museum website should tell you.
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We are staying at Ramada Hotel and Suites, Chilpae-ro, Namdaemun. Could i know, how to get to this museum? …
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We are staying at Ramada Hotel and Suites, Chilpae-ro, Namdaemun. Could i know, how to get to this museum? Which train to take?
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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 …
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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 7pm. Your hotel is located between City Hall and Seoul Metro stations - and you can ask the concierge staff at your hotel which is the best station to use to get to Ichon station.
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How much is the entrance fee?
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The museum fee is free for the permanent exhibition, and they only charge for special exhibits.
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Answer by Fernando T · Apr 5, 2018
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What education programs does the Children’s Museum offer?
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The Children’s Museum offers a variety of education programs for children, family, and schools. The programs are specially designed to help participants better understand diverse …
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The Children’s Museum offers a variety of education programs for children, family, and schools. The programs are specially designed to help participants better understand diverse aspects of...
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