๐ National Palace Museum of Korea
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History
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A free museum next to Gyeongbokgung with royal treasures, ceremonial items and objects from the Joseon court.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- About 09:30โ17:30 (last entry 17:00). The official page lists a later closing on Saturdays. Check the page.
- Closed days
- The last Monday of each month (the next day if it is a holiday), January 1, Lunar New Yearโs Day and Chuseok.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3, Exit 5)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 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
A free museum next to Gyeongbokgung with royal treasures, ceremonial items and objects from the Joseon court.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Free exhibits on the royal court, two minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Listings disagree on the hours. Follow the museumโs own page.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3, Exit 5).
Nearby attractions
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History ยท 0.4 km away
- Gyeongbokgung Palace ยท 0.4 km away
- Gwanghwamun Square ยท 0.5 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.