The National Museum of Korea (Intro, Tour infor, Fee, Location, etc.)

Korea Travel Guide #14

 

The National Museum of Korea is located at 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea and is an organization that preserves and exhibits Korean history and cultural heritage. It is approximately 10 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Ichon Station and offers various exhibitions and educational programs, making it one of the popular tourist attractions in Korea.

 

1. Visiting and Viewing Information

● Address : 137 Seobingo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

 

Link : Google Map

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Link : Naver Map

국립중앙박물관 : 네이버

 

● Opening hours : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm / Wednesday, Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm

● Admission fee : Free

● How to get there : By subway, take Line 4 and exit at Ichon Station, then walk for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take buses such as No. 502, No. 506, No. 740, No. 750B or No. 750A and get off at the National Museum of Korea & Yongsan Family Park stop.

● Parking information : The parking fee is 2000 won for up to 2 hours for a small car, and 500 won per additional 30 minutes. For large cars, the parking fee is 5000 won for up to 2 hours and 1500 won per additional 30 minutes.

 

Link : Visit the National Museum of Korea! (Youtube)

 

2. Nearby restaurants recommended

(1) Carnaby

It is a Korean restaurant located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. They offer various dishes such as grilled mackerel noodles, lobster rose pasta, and Korean beef tartare rice bowl. The atmosphere is also good with delicious food, so it is suitable for dating or invitation meetings.

 

(2) Neungdong Minari

It is a Korean restaurant located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. You can taste minari gopchangjeongol, Neungdong minari gomtang, and Neungdong yukhoe bibimbap. Be aware that there may be long waiting times.

 

Link : Detail info. for Neungdong Minari

 

(3) Sombrerro

It is a Mexican and South American cuisine restaurant located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. You can enjoy various Mexican foods such as quesadillas, tacos, and chimichanga. The atmosphere is nice and they provide delicious food, which makes them popular among many people.

 

 

3. Recommended places to visit nearby

(1) Yongsan Family Park

It is located at 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea. This park was created in 1992 by converting the golf course of the USFK into a park. The park features large grass fields, ponds, pavilions, children's playgrounds, outdoor wedding halls, and natural learning centers. In addition, various trees and flowers are planted in the park, providing beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. Also, there are cultural facilities such as the National Museum of Korea and the National Hangeul Museum where you can experience traditional Korean culture within the park, making it a great place to visit with families.

 

(2) Ichon Hangang Park

It is a Han River park located between the Hangang Bridge and Dongjak Bridge on the riverside of the Northern Bank of the Han River in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The park has well-equipped sports facilities such as soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, ssireum ground, skateboard park, bike path, jogging course, swimming pool, water skiing site, windsurfing site, etc., as well as a nature learning center. Especially during summer, the swimming pool and sandy beach are very popular.

 

(3) National Hangeul Museum

It is an institution for exhibiting, educating, and researching Hangeul located at 139 Seobingo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea. Opened on October 9, 2014, it consists of one basement level and three aboveground floors. The museum displays the history and value of Hangeul through permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions, sells Hangeul Cultural Products, and provides educational spaces where visitors can learn and experience Hangeul. Each year, the museum holds special exhibitions on various topics, so it would be interesting for those who are interested to visit.

 

Have a great time in Korea and Seoul !!!