National Museum of Korea
국립중앙박물관
Museum · 2005 · Yongsan-gu
Address: 서울 용산구 서빙고로 137
Background
The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.
It was relocated to Yongsan District, Seoul in 2005. On June 24, 2021, the National Museum of Korea opened a new branch inside Incheon International Airport. Located in the boarding area of the airport in front of Gate No.22, the branch was opened in celebration of the museum's 20th anniversary.
From Wikipedia: National Museum of Korea, opening section, lightly shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0
On these walks
- Nodeul: Fish Market to the National Museum: Korea's national museum, opened in Yongsan in 2005: a long stone building cut by a huge open-air void framing Namsan. Entry to the permanent collection is free.