The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of over 420,000 artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children’s Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation’s history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

Drop-in tours are available at 10:30 and 13:00 every day in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, starting in front of the Korean Empire Gallery on the first floor. Private tours for groups are also provided upon reservation. Please check the website for reservations and more information.