National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture. The exhibits are well-organized, covering everything from ancient artifacts to modern art. The building itself is impressive, with beautiful architecture and peaceful outdoor spaces. It’s a great place to spend a few hours exploring Korea’s rich heritage. It is free access for tourist , and there is restaurant and cafeteria there , outside there is a wonderful lake with stunning view! Highly recommend!

I can't believe this is free! I felt like I got so much value from this museum. It's wild to me that they don't charge even a small admission fee. There are three levels with what felt like 30 individual exhibits in their regular displays. The architecture of the building was lovely, and the design choices for their exhibits were stylish and effective. They had many beautiful pieces on display, lots of pottery and woodwork. There is ample seating throughout the building, which comes in handy as you will need a short break at some point. It's definitely something I would recommend to those who enjoy visiting museums/galleries, etc.

Visiting the National Museum of Korea was an incredible experience that completely exceeded my expectations. I’m someone who loves exploring history, and this museum truly immerses you in Korea’s rich cultural heritage. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the sheer scale of the place—it’s massive, and the collection is unlike anything I’ve seen before. One of the highlights for me was the Buddhist art section. The bronze Buddha statues were breathtaking in their size and detail, and the pagodas were beautifully intricate. I also loved exploring the ceramics and calligraphy exhibits—each piece told a unique story about Korea’s artistic and historical evolution. The museum itself is so well-designed. The modern architecture, combined with the natural light pouring in from large windows, makes it easy to spend hours wandering through the galleries without feeling overwhelmed. The view of Namsan Mountain from the museum was a nice touch, adding to the overall experience. If you’re in Korea, this is a must-visit spot. I spent several hours there, and I could’ve stayed longer. It’s a place where you can really dive deep into the history and culture, and it left me with a whole new appreciation for the country’s heritage.

The most impressive and extensive national museum I have ever visited, set over a few floors. You can easily spend many enjoyable hours here - it's almost guaranteed that anyone will find something interesting. The surrounding grounds are really pretty too

It's free entry. And it has a really good gift shop that included special BTS merchandise. I found it really relaxing. Usually I lose my attention at museums but I found this one really enjoyable, especially since I visited on a rainy day. There's a cafe on the second floor where you can get coffee or food. It's a lot of beautiful pottery and jewelry and artwork and furniture. And the space is really beautiful. Plus from the cafe you can get a really good view of Seoul Tower

It was one of the most interesting and biggest museums I've ever been to. If you want to check out the whole area of the museum and inspect many exhibits carefully, you'll need around 3 hours or more. But it's definitely worth it and absolutely mind-blowing. Especially for first timers in seoul a must visit

I have wanted to come here since before coming to this beautiful country. This was the first place I was looking forward to visit because of its importance, and I'm glad I came. First, about the building and facilities, everything is impeccable, clean, functional and modern. There are little robots whose function is to guide you through the different exhibitions. If you like history and museums you cand spend more than 3 hours easily. There is much to see about every chapter of the Korean history. Such a great place to know more about this country, their origins, traditions and conflicts. Very recommended experience.

I thought it was interesting and well put together to explain the history of Korean and the timeline withe different objects. Might not be suitable for young kids since there's a lot of looking and not a lot of interacting. I suggest you start on the first floor and make your way up. Big plus : it's a free museum and they have free lockers !

The National Museum of Korea is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture. The exhibits are well-organized, covering everything from ancient artifacts to modern art. The building itself is impressive, with beautiful architecture and peaceful outdoor spaces. It’s a great place to spend a few hours exploring Korea’s rich heritage. It is free access for tourist , and there is restaurant and cafeteria there , outside there is a wonderful lake with stunning view! Highly recommend!

I can't believe this is free! I felt like I got so much value from this museum. It's wild to me that they don't charge even a small admission fee. There are three levels with what felt like 30 individual exhibits in their regular displays. The architecture of the building was lovely, and the design choices for their exhibits were stylish and effective. They had many beautiful pieces on display, lots of pottery and woodwork. There is ample seating throughout the building, which comes in handy as you will need a short break at some point. It's definitely something I would recommend to those who enjoy visiting museums/galleries, etc.

Visiting the National Museum of Korea was an incredible experience that completely exceeded my expectations. I’m someone who loves exploring history, and this museum truly immerses you in Korea’s rich cultural heritage. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the sheer scale of the place—it’s massive, and the collection is unlike anything I’ve seen before. One of the highlights for me was the Buddhist art section. The bronze Buddha statues were breathtaking in their size and detail, and the pagodas were beautifully intricate. I also loved exploring the ceramics and calligraphy exhibits—each piece told a unique story about Korea’s artistic and historical evolution. The museum itself is so well-designed. The modern architecture, combined with the natural light pouring in from large windows, makes it easy to spend hours wandering through the galleries without feeling overwhelmed. The view of Namsan Mountain from the museum was a nice touch, adding to the overall experience. If you’re in Korea, this is a must-visit spot. I spent several hours there, and I could’ve stayed longer. It’s a place where you can really dive deep into the history and culture, and it left me with a whole new appreciation for the country’s heritage.

The most impressive and extensive national museum I have ever visited, set over a few floors. You can easily spend many enjoyable hours here - it's almost guaranteed that anyone will find something interesting. The surrounding grounds are really pretty too

It's free entry. And it has a really good gift shop that included special BTS merchandise. I found it really relaxing. Usually I lose my attention at museums but I found this one really enjoyable, especially since I visited on a rainy day. There's a cafe on the second floor where you can get coffee or food. It's a lot of beautiful pottery and jewelry and artwork and furniture. And the space is really beautiful. Plus from the cafe you can get a really good view of Seoul Tower

It was one of the most interesting and biggest museums I've ever been to. If you want to check out the whole area of the museum and inspect many exhibits carefully, you'll need around 3 hours or more. But it's definitely worth it and absolutely mind-blowing. Especially for first timers in seoul a must visit

I have wanted to come here since before coming to this beautiful country. This was the first place I was looking forward to visit because of its importance, and I'm glad I came. First, about the building and facilities, everything is impeccable, clean, functional and modern. There are little robots whose function is to guide you through the different exhibitions. If you like history and museums you cand spend more than 3 hours easily. There is much to see about every chapter of the Korean history. Such a great place to know more about this country, their origins, traditions and conflicts. Very recommended experience.

I thought it was interesting and well put together to explain the history of Korean and the timeline withe different objects. Might not be suitable for young kids since there's a lot of looking and not a lot of interacting. I suggest you start on the first floor and make your way up. Big plus : it's a free museum and they have free lockers !