National Museum of Korea

⭐ Reasons foreigners especially like it

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Korea's largest museum, housing approximately 400,000 cultural artifacts (438,385 as of 2024), offering a comprehensive view of Korean history from prehistoric times to the Korean Empire all in one place.

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‘Room of Contemplation’ Emerges as an Instagram Hotspot — Two National Treasure Pensive Bodhisattvas Can Be Appreciated in a Serene Dedicated Exhibition Space

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On the second floor of the Buddhist Painting Gallery, there is also a space where you can enjoy a 12m high, 6m wide large screen displaying traditional *gwaebul* (large Buddhist paintings) in 3D video.

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The permanent exhibition hall admission is free, so you can visit without any burden, and special exhibitions have separate fees.

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With a large building measuring 404 meters in length, a reflective pond promenade, and ample parking, it’s perfect for a day trip.

Transit Directions

Subway
Get off at Ichon Station Line 4 → Use the moving walkway for about 3 minutes

ITTIKOREA Recommendation Tips: The permanent exhibition hall is free, so feel free to visit. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the museum is open late until 9 PM (last admission at 8:30 PM), so if it's crowded during the day, consider visiting in the evening. It's recommended to tour the exhibits by starting at the first floor of the East Building (Prehistory to the Korean Empire), then moving to the second floor's Hall of Contemplation and the Gallery of Donations, and finally to the third floor's Gallery of Foreign Cultural Properties. It's a spacious venue, so take advantage of the resting areas throughout to enjoy your visit at a leisurely pace.