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National Palace Museum of Korea

ArchitectureArtHistoryClosed · Opens 9:30amFreeGyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)

En los terrenos de Gyeongbokgung Palace, en el centro de Seúl, el National Palace Museum of Korea conserva más de 40.000 piezas de la dinastía Joseon y del Imperio coreano, entre ellas 14 Tesoros Nacionales. Sus galerías permanentes exploran el gobierno real, los rituales de la corte, la pintura cortesana y la ciencia y la tecnología. El recorrido se articula en torno a una reconstrucción del Jagyeokru, el reloj de agua de 1434 que daba las horas mediante golpes y que se construyó para el rey Sejong. La entrada es gratuita.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045, South Korea

Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)

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Hours

Mon09:30–17:30
Tue09:30–17:30
Wed09:30–17:30
Thu09:30–17:30
FriToday09:30–17:30
Sat09:30–21:00
Sun09:30–17:30

Admission

Free

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Visitor Information

Is National Palace Museum of Korea free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Palace Museum of Korea is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Palace Museum of Korea?
National Palace Museum of Korea is open Open daily 09:30-17:30 (Saturdays until 21:00; last Wednesday of the month/Culture Day until 21:00); last entry 30-60 min before close. Closed New Year's Day, Seollal, Chuseok, and the last Monday of every month.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Palace Museum of Korea?
National Palace Museum of Korea is located at 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045, South Korea, in the Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5).
What can I see at National Palace Museum of Korea?
Sellos reales, tronos y el primer reloj de agua de Corea: 40.000 tesoros de la dinastía Joseon en el interior de Gyeongbokgung Palace. Current highlights include Royal Rituals of the Joseon Dynasty, Kings of the Joseon Dynasty, Korean Empire.
Do I need to book National Palace Museum of Korea in advance?
National Palace Museum of Korea is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Palace Museum of Korea?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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