National Museum of Korea
#68πŸ›οΈ History & CivilizationSeoul, South Korea

National Museum of Korea

Korea's national history in Yongsan Park

About the museum

Among the world's largest museums by area, the NMK holds 220,000 items from prehistory to the early 20th century β€” its collection is free to all visitors.

Must-see highlights

  • β—†Pensive Bodhisattva (National Treasure 78 & 83)
  • β—†Goryeo celadon
  • β—†Ten-storey Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda
  • β—†Calligraphy galleries
  • β—†Free entry

Recognition

πŸ† AECOM Top 10πŸ† Free entry

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