📍 National Museum of Korea
Seoul · Yongsan-gu · History / K-Culture
국립중앙박물관
Korea’s largest museum of history and art, with halls on archaeology, Buddhist art, calligraphy and more.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 09:30–17:30; Wednesday and Saturday 09:30–21:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed days
- The first Monday of April and November, and some public holidays such as Chuseok. Check the official calendar.
- Admission
- The permanent exhibition halls and the Children’s Museum are free. Some special exhibitions charge a fee.
- Area
- Seoul, Yongsan-gu
- How to get there
- Ichon Station (Line 4 and Gyeongui–Jungang Line, Exit 2)
- Time needed
- About 2–3 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
Korea’s largest museum of history and art, with halls on archaeology, Buddhist art, calligraphy and more.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Free permanent halls and evening opening on Wednesdays and Saturdays
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- The Children’s Museum needs an online reservation.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Ichon Station (Line 4 and Gyeongui–Jungang Line, Exit 2).
Nearby attractions
- War Memorial of Korea · 1.4 km away
- Banpo Bridge Night View and Rainbow Fountain · 1.7 km away
- Itaewon Street · 1.7 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.