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National Palace Museum of Korea

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

Nel cuore di Seoul, all’interno del complesso del Gyeongbokgung Palace, il National Palace Museum of Korea conserva oltre 40.000 reperti della dinastia Joseon e dell’Impero coreano, tra cui 14 Tesori nazionali. Le sale permanenti sono dedicate al governo reale, ai rituali di corte, alla pittura di corte e alla scienza e alla tecnologia; al centro del percorso si trova la ricostruzione del Jagyeokru del 1434, un orologio ad acqua con suoneria automatica realizzato per il re Sejong. L’ingresso è gratuito.

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?
Sigilli reali, troni e il primo orologio ad acqua della Corea: 40.000 tesori della dinastia Joseon all’interno del 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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