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National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관

Korea's largest museum, covering 5,000 years of Korean history and art, with free permanent exhibitions and a peaceful garden.

Region	Seoul, Yongsan-gu
Nearest station	Ichon Station (Line 4 / Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 2
How to get there	Take subway Line 4 or the Gyeongui-Jungang Line to Ichon Station, Exit 2, and walk about 5 minutes to the museum.
Admission	Free (permanent exhibitions); special exhibitions are ticketed
Hours	Check on site
Time needed	2-4 hours

Tips

The permanent galleries are free, so this is one of the best free activities in Seoul.
The museum is closed on Mondays — plan around that.
Free English guided tours run at set times; check the schedule at the information desk.
The garden outside is a quiet place to rest, with a pagoda and a small pond.

Source: Visit Korea / official site · Last checked 2026-11-06