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National Museum of Korea
Museum4.7 · 27 9154.5 · 2 505≈ 2 h 15 minFree entry4.8 km from the center
South Korea's flagship museum of history and art, housed in a monumental modern complex in Yongsan. Its collection spans over 400,000 artifacts from prehistory to the early 20th century. Highlights along the soaring central Path to History atrium include the 13-metre 14th-century Gyeongcheonsa marble pagoda, dazzling Silla gold crowns, and the revered Room of Quiet Contemplation featuring two ancient bronze Pensive Bodhisattvas.
Highlights
- Free general admission to the extensive permanent galleries
- Soaring 13-metre 14th-century Gyeongcheonsa marble pagoda
- Room of Quiet Contemplation with bronze Pensive Bodhisattvas
- Ancient gold crowns and royal regalia of the Silla Kingdom
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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