Exploring Gwanghwamun: A Visit to the National Palace Museum

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Welcome to the cultural tour of Gwanghwamun!

Today, I visited the National Palace Museum, a perfect spot to continue the excitement from the drama 'The King and the Man'.

Not only can you enjoy free exhibitions on the Joseon royal family, but I will also share how to get to the museum and the details about visiting it, along with a delightful stroll to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Hi there, I'm Haechi!

With the popularity of 'The King and the Man', interest in stories about the Joseon kings is soaring, right?

For those who have seen the movie, don't you find yourself curious about the life of the king and the palace?

I was intrigued by the atmosphere and decided to stop by Gwanghwamun.

This place is too precious to just pass by!

Here it is, the National Palace Museum.

Let's embark on this Gwanghwamun outing together!

Starting from Gwanghwamun, I’ll guide you on how to get to the National Palace Museum.

When facing Gwanghwamun, turn slightly left along the stone wall.

Wait a moment! I spotted a wrapped bus on the way!

Look! There’s Haechi on the bus!

This made the walk to the museum even more enjoyable.

After a short walk, you'll see a small entrance leading to the museum.

Once you enter, a path will lead you straight to the museum.

If you're using subway line 3, get off at Gyeongbokgung Station and take exit 5 for the quickest route to the museum.

Just across from the museum entrance is Gyeongbokgung Palace.

To be precise, the National Palace Museum is located to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Although they are connected spatially, the entrance and exhibitions operate separately.

The museum is free to enter, while Gyeongbokgung requires a separate admission fee.

Here are the visiting hours:

Monday to Friday, and Sunday: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM (last entry at 05:00 PM)

Saturday: 09:30 AM to 09:00 PM (last entry at 08:30 PM)

Last Wednesday of every month: 09:30 AM to 09:00 PM (last entry at 08:30 PM)

Closed on January 1st, Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and the last Monday of each month (if it falls on a holiday, the following day is closed).

Important note: You cannot bring food or drinks inside the museum.

There are bins to dispose of any remaining drinks at the entrance, so please finish your beverages before entering.

Inside the museum, you'll find the information desk on the left as you enter.

If it's your first visit, the layout can be a bit confusing, but the entrance is on the second floor.

Right in front of you as you enter, there's a museum guide robot that provides information about exhibitions and facilities.

It’s worth checking it out before you start your visit!

Now, let’s head to the exhibition on royal life!

Among the many artifacts, the Donguibogam caught my attention. This is a well-known encyclopedia of traditional Korean medicine written by Heo Jun.

Seeing it in person felt like stepping back into the Joseon era.

There are also royal garments on display, showcasing their elegance in color and detail.

In between the exhibitions, there are chairs for visitors to take a short break, making it easy to relax during your visit.

Now, let’s head down to the first floor.

On the first floor, you’ll find the royal carriages of Emperor Gojong and Empress Sunjeong on display, which I saw for the first time in person.

There’s also an exhibition themed around the Korean Empire.

After exploring the National Palace Museum, don’t forget to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace across the street!

This outing is a great way to understand the traditions and experience the palace firsthand.

This visit turned out to be more enriching than I expected.

This spring, consider stopping by the National Palace Museum during your Gwanghwamun outing!

See you next time!

Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224223752358

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