Landmark4.7

National Museum of Korea

Korea's largest museum, free to enter, with 40,000+ pieces spanning prehistory to modern. The Pensive Bodhisattva room is sublime.

Hours and admission fees can change. Please confirm the latest info on the official site before visiting.

Style

History

Good for

SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)

Pace

Easy-going

Budget

Ideal length

3–4 days

Best season

SpringSummerFallWinter

Travel tips

1Permanent exhibitions: free for Korean nationals, ~5,000 KRW for foreign visitors (since 2025).
25-min walk from Ichon Station Exit 2.
3Closed Mondays.

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