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National Museum of Korea provides visitors with an opportunity to understand about the culture and artwork of Korea.
The largest museum in the country houses precious Korean cultural assets that demonstrates the story of Korea’s fascinating
history, life, and arts, from hand axes of the Paleolithic period, to celadons of the Goryeo dynasty, to paintings of the Joseon
dynasty, to modern photography.
In addition to a number of exciting exhibitions, the National Museum of Korea also stages numerous cultural activities
related to relics collection and preservation, research and analysis, academic publications, international cultural exchange
programs, concerts, and more.
To make the museum experience more pleasant and enjoyable, the museum provides docents to give tours in six different
languages. And, Children’s Museum will provide entertaining and educating tour for kids.
Furthermore, people of all ages have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational events and quality cultural
programs specifically designed to suit different groups so that they can learn more about Korea’s numerous relics and works of
art. Visitors can also attend fabulous world-class performances and concerts at Yong Theater in the museum.
For those who prefer to simply enjoy the afternoon in the tree-filled park, the museum have a number of environmentally
friendly spaces and rest areas adjacent to the museum.
Permanent Exhibitions
The National Museum of Korea is the most representative and extensive museum in Korea. More than 13,000 of those
pieces are always on display in our six permanent exhibition sections, where visitors can examine numerous national treasures
of Korea, including Pensive Bodhisattva (Korean National Treasure #78 or #83), Goryeo Celadon Openwork Burner (#95), Ten-
Story Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple Site (#86), and Gold Crown from Silla (#191).
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