National Museum of Korea: A Must-Visit Destination in Seoul
National Museum of Korea
A Must-Visit Destination in Seoul
A space of inspiration where history and culture breathe, and where the past, present, and future coexist: the National Museum of Korea.
The National Museum of Korea is seriously trending these days!
It's one of the largest museums in Korea, attracting the sixth-highest number of visitors worldwide!
I learned about the museum's popularity after seeing the product planning team leader on the TV show "You Quiz on the Block."
Since I was in Seoul, I wanted to experience the hype firsthand, so I rushed to the National Museum of Korea.
After seeing the merchandise in person, I understood why they're so popular.
Come and browse the various goods at the National Museum of Korea.
National Museum of Korea Goods Review!
Address: 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Operating Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Wed, Sat 10:00-21:00) / Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Parking: Available (2,000 KRW for 2 hours)
Location: 309m from Exit 2 of Ichon Station
Admission Fees:
Free: Permanent Exhibition Hall, Children's Museum, Free Special Exhibitions
Paid: Applicable to paid Special Exhibitions
Ticket Purchase Location: Ticket booth in front of Special Exhibition Hall 1
Bag Check:
For the protection of cultural heritage and the safety of visitors,
bag checks will be conducted through security checkpoints from June 11, 2024.
There are separate lines and inspections for people with and without bags.
I recommend leaving your bags and enjoying a comfortable viewing experience!
(You can store your luggage in the lockers.)
Closed:
Closed: January 1st, Lunar New Year's Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day
Regular closing days for the Permanent Exhibition Hall: Every year in April and November (first Monday)
Special Exhibition Hall 2 within the Permanent Exhibition Hall is closed.
Special Exhibition Hall 1 (Closed when special exhibitions are not operating),
Outdoor exhibition areas are open as usual.
Due to increased visitors, it takes a long time to enter the parking lot.
You may have to wait for more than an hour.
The National Museum of Korea is a must-visit destination in Seoul.
National Museum of Korea Goods
Merchandise is created based on the themes of artifacts from the National Museum of Korea.
The quality of the merchandise is excellent, and the ideas are outstanding,
so browsing the goods alone takes quite a bit of time!
However, the prices are quite high, and most items are out of stock.
There are many eye-catching goods.
These goods are cute and practical.
National Museum of Korea Goods, a must-visit destination in Seoul
Drunken Scholar 3-Piece Color Changing Cup Set
Pensive Bodhisattva Miniature
Pensive Bodhisattva Miniature: Liberation Edition
Dancheong Keyboard
White Porcelain Moon Jar
White Porcelain Magnet
Bird-Shaped Pottery Miniature
Silla Smile Sauce Bowl
Mother-of-Pearl Magnet
Bangatoo Series
Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon Mini
The lines to pay at the merchandise shop are incredibly long...
After browsing the merchandise shop, it's time to start exploring the exhibits!
From the prehistoric era to the Joseon Dynasty,
it takes quite a while to look around just the first floor.
There are many places to sit and rest in between.
Even just the resting areas have such a great view.
The Room of Quiet Contemplation
The most famous room in the National Museum of Korea is the Room of Quiet Contemplation!
Two National Treasure Pensive Bodhisattva statues (formerly No. 78 and No. 83)
are exhibited in the independent exhibition hall on the second floor.
Even though there are only two statues in a large space,
the overwhelming feeling fills the space!
The stillness, emotions, and thoughts as if everything has stopped.
I felt healed just by looking at them.
I felt so, so comfortable.
It's satisfying enough just to see the Room of Quiet Contemplation properly.
Since you may run out of time if you go through the first floor first,
it might be a good idea to go to the Room of Quiet Contemplation on the second floor first.
The National Museum of Korea's Room of Quiet Contemplation is a must-visit destination in Seoul.
A space decorated with goods from the National Museum of Korea
Treasures that came to me, goods
The National Museum of Korea is taking the lead in raising the status of the K-Culture powerhouse.
The exhibition layout is well-organized, and there are many things to see!
It's amazing that you can see such a great exhibition for free!
The National Museum of Korea is a world-class museum that preserves and exhibits valuable artifacts of our history.
It is full of great programs and explanations for children.
A must-visit destination when traveling to Seoul with children.
It's also a great date course on hot or cold days.
It's spacious, comfortable, and the traffic flow is well-organized, making it easy to view the exhibits.
Take care of your stamina and allow plenty of time to visit!
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