National Museum of Korea

An immersive and beautifully curated encapsulation of Korean and East Asian history, with digital experiences that are pretty much unrivalled on an international level. This is the best microcosm of what Korea strives to be as a society; engaging, proud, technically advanced, and respectful to past, present, and future. I'd recommend splitting your visit over multiple days as there are simply too many intricate and amazing exhibits to view in merely a few hours. There are also facilities and restaurants on site. I would definitely pay up to $50 per person to enter, and the fact that it's free is the cherry on top of this amazing must visit destination.

The National Museum of Korea is an impressive place where art and archeology meet history. Entry to all permanent exhibitions is free of charge.
The museum itself is quite large and made of multiple buildings, you need to allow at least 4-5 hours to see most of it.
You'll get to learn about the rich history of Korea all while enjoying the astonishing architecture and beautiful nature that surrounds the museum.
They also have some robot guides that you can ask, which made the experience very fun.

The National Museum of Korea stands as a cultural gem, showcasing the rich history and artistic heritage of the nation. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, the exhibits offer a comprehensive journey through Korea's past and present. The museum's architecture itself is a testament to modern design, seamlessly blending with the surroundings.

Visitors are treated to a meticulously curated collection that spans diverse eras and genres. The informative displays, coupled with engaging multimedia presentations, enhance the educational experience. The museum's commitment to preserving and presenting Korea's cultural identity is evident in every exhibit, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and art aficionados alike. The National Museum of Korea is a captivating exploration of the country's vibrant heritage, leaving a lasting impression on those who seek a deeper understanding of Korea's storied past.

went here a couple times because i couldn't finished the whole art in one day (i was exploring and learning them too). i really like the fact that most of museums in South Korea are free! the place was lovely, they held some various arts in there that you can explore. you can enjoy Namsan Tower too.
there were this pond that was so nice to just sit and stare, have a rest and chat with your friend.

Visiting the National Museum of Korea was an absolute delight. The expansive indoor and outdoor spaces provided ample room to explore. With so much history to absorb and lush greenery to wander through, it was truly a feast for the senses. A must-visit destination for anyone eager to delve into Korea's rich cultural heritage.

easily accessible by subway (Ichon station), which goes to the door step. entrance is free, but special exhibition area requires a ticket. there are three floors of exhibits and will easily consume upwards of a few hours, if you have the stamina.

Spent about 3 hours in this museum. The exterior itself was amazing and beautiful. Inside, you'll experience a very extensive museum. And it's free! Though there might be some special exhibits where you'll have to pay. There are plenty of rest areas inside the museum that feel like little study places. You can actually go here if you need some peace and quiet. There are also cafes / restaurants in the complex.

It's such an amazing museum! I think it is the best museum of Seoul. It has a great variety of exhibitions about Korean history, and I was left speechless! A must go if you're going to sightseeing!

A national museum representing Korea.
It presents a collection of the entire korean history. What is especially impressive is that a variety of digital experiences are possible. And admission is free!!
No matter where you shop in Seoul for souvenirs, the museum shop here is of the highest quality. Highly recommend a visit

Getting here is quite easy. Opposite the museum is the bus stop. No need to buy tickets to visit. In the museum you can hire a tour guide to introduce you. If you come from outside, you can take the elevator to get to the museum

Many treasures are displayed from many countries, beautifully arranged and presented

The lighting is reasonably arranged and not too bright, the space here is quite quiet

Next to the museum there is a convenience store where you can rest and eat, and in front of the museum there is a very large lake where you can sit.

Admission is free of charge. Really beautiful museum with some international exhibition rooms. There are 3 floors in total. There are free lockers for jackets and bags as well as free drinking water.

Must visit especially if you love Museums. Really good exhibitions with extensive coverage, beautiful park around it with a couple of restaurants to take a lunch break and continue your Museum Tour. Spent more than half a day and we only managed to cover permanent exhibitions.

We went pretty fast and spent 3 very good hours here. Traditional exhibits are all free. More art here than several art museums we have been too. Easily the best museum we have been to in Seoul. Highly r comments if you like history or art

I had the pleasure of visiting the museum recently, and I am utterly impressed with the rich cultural heritage it showcases. The museum's vast collection of artifacts, ranging from ancient relics to contemporary art, offers a comprehensive glimpse into Korea's fascinating history.

Easily assessible by train. Huge complex with a awesome view of Namsan n Korea tower.
The artifacts n history are eye opener for both locals n foreigners alike.
I suggest allot a full day at this place if u r a history buff. We spent almost half a day there as we were enthralled by the exhibits.

A very good place!!!
I liked the architecture of it and it's gardens, it have a beautiful view to the city and the Namsan Tower 😍, the Korea's history exhibitions are greate, I could learn much more about it, it's great to see the time lines of it's origyns, the dynasties and much more, the souvenirs store have many particular things that you will don't find in another place and in a reasonable price 👍🏻.
I loved everything!!!

Oh!!! don't miss the Immersive Digital Galleries, are greate for children's and the ones that we still have a child inside 😁

Wonderful and impressive building housing pieces of art from all around the world and different eras. With free entrance and clearly divided areas this museum may work for you as a 2 hours stop destination or full day destination.

This museum is huge, organized and enjoyable to walk through, learning about all the history of Korea and then some. A great rainy day activity. It definitely helped that I had someone actually from Korea with me to further explain different items so that I could get a better picture of the history and things being displayed even though I could read the descriptions myself.

It's free and the first floor collection from paleolithic to modern contemporary is fairly complete if not extensive. Honestly quite a great museum experience, I just wish there was more extensive literature or guided options, however it was a spur of the moment trip 2 hours before closing so I am not aware if that option was available but missed.

The other two floors are more hit and miss. They have some great literature and sculpture collections but the information is sparse and the private collections are eclectic and unexplained.

I don't think they do a great job of explaining the cultural significance of "The room of quiet contemplation" as it seems like a very extensive visual and auditory investment for two bronze statues of the pensive bodhivista and even with a large high quality brochure explaining the technology and history, I still feel like I don't understand anything about this. It's a bizarre art house statement in the middle of a museum and it ends as abruptly as it is introduced with no real explanation of anything. From reading press reviews from 2021, everything about this seems intentional and the presentation is of the highest quality, but I don't think enough is done to inform the ignorant about the piece. Perhaps that is intentional.

Clean as most places in Korea. The architecture of this building gives a great sense of scale and frames the surrounding landscape very well.