National Museum of Korea Address |
137 Seobinggo-ro, Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, 서울특별시 South Korea |
National Museum of Korea Admission Fee and Hours | National Museum of Korea Tickets : Free for General Entrance and Children’s Museum Fee for Special Exhibition Gallery and Programs 10 AM - 6 PM (Mon, Tue, Thur, and Fri) 10 AM - 9 PM (Wed and Sat) 10 AM - 7 PM (Sun & Public Holidays) |
Getting to the National Museum of Korea in Seoul | By Seoul Subway to National Museum of Korea in Seoul : - Take Line 4 or the Jungang Line (Munsan-Yongmun) to Ichon Station - Take Exit 2 and follow the signs to the National Museum of Korea Directions are available at the National Museum of Korea website - Directions page Seoul City Tour offers a Hop-on Hop-off tour bus with a stop at the National Museum of Korea (Palace Namsan route). Seoul City Tour bus runs their “Downtown Palace Namsan Route” from 9:00 AM to 06:00 PM every 30 minutes (Tue - Sun). Monday is a holiday/Closed day for Seoul City Tour bus except if Monday is a public holiday. Bus Stop is at 50M straight ahead at Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5 (ticket booth next to Chosun Ilbo).  Downtown and Panorama 2-Day Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour in Seoul - $28.00 from: Viator |
Recommendations and Tips for visiting the National Museum of Korea |
- The amount of time you spend at the museum depends on your interest. If you see all the areas it will take 4-5 hours. - Bring water, snacks, and good walking shoes. - Entrance for each session in the children’s museum is limited so make an online reservation for specific times; or take your chances and get a ticket at the museum (first-come, first-served basis). - Online reservations are only available in Korean so ask the hotel concierge to help you make a reservation for the Children’s - Combine this attraction with a visit to the Yongsan Family Park- grassy fields, Pavilions, and Gardens. |
Website |
Visit the National Museum of Korea Website for tourist information |
 | National Museum of Korea and Unhyeongung Royal Residence Tour Including Traditional Korean Meal - $90.00 Dive into Korean history with an expert guide on this half-day coach tour of Seoul. See ancient relics along with calligraphy, painting, ceramics, sculpture and more at the National Museum of Korea. Then explore the imperial grounds of the Unhyeongung Royal Residence, the former home of a Joseon emperor. After a savory lunch of ‘bibimbap,’ a typical rice dish, get dressed up in traditional Korean dress called ‘hanbok.’ Round-trip hotel transport is included. |
