National Palace Museum of Korea, Seoul

The National Palace Museum of Korea was set up in 1992 to put up the souvenirs and antiques belonging to the Joseon Dynasty on display to the public. These collectors' items belong to the period 1392-1910 and hold immense historical and cultural significance. More than 20,000 such items from the royal households at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine have been showcased here. A number of symbols and records of the royal family are maintained here as relics signifying the authority of the first couple. The king and queen of the Joseon dynasty looked upon their subjects as their children and wielded these symbols as their token of authority. A number of rites and ceremonies have been held here to commemorate the rule. The Joseon Dynasty's arsenal and weapons have also been exhibited here. The museum also provides complete information on the palace's architecture and the lifestyle of the royals.

Access to the National palace Museum of Korea is provided by the Subway services. the museum is located a short walking distance from Gyeongbokgung Subway Station, Line 3 Exit 5 or Line 5 or Exit 1. The museum is also approachable by bus. It is a short walk from the Gwanghwamun Sejongno bus station.

The National Palace Museum of Korea charges an entrance fee of 2,000 KRW for visitors aged between 19 and 64, 1,000 KRW for visitors aged between 7 and 18 years and no fee at all for those less than 6 years of age, above 65 years age, disabled visitors and citizens of merit.

Address:

National Palace Museum of Korea
1-57, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Inquiries may be directed to the Royal Museum at +82-2-3701-7500 for information in Korean, Chinese and Japanese or the Travel Phone at +82-2-1330 for information in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean

Timings:

The National Palace Museum Of Korea is open all days of the week except Monday. It functions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (March - October) and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (November - February). On Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays works from 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.