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• Information
  Introduction
  The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of over 220,000 artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.
  
  In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is the stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.
  
  Structure Size
  Total area: 307,227 ㎡ / Structure area: 49,117 ㎡ / Total floor area: 134,270 ㎡ (B1-6F)
  
  Industry Information
  Collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange, etc.
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [1F] Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery, Medieval and Early Modern History Gallery
  [2F] Calligraphy and Painting Gallery, Donations Gallery
  [3F] Sculpture and Crafts Gallery, Asia Gallery
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  Free admission: Permanent Exhibition, Children's Museum, Free Planned Exhibition
  * Permanent Exhibition: No admission ticket required
  * Children's Museum: Information desk at the museum entrance
  * Ticket purchase is available at the ticket booth in front of Planned Exhibition Hall. Visitors should present their admission ticket to enter paid special exhibitions.
  * Last admission is one hour before closing.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  - Basement 1: 522 parking spaces with 31 reserved spaces for people with disabilities and 26 for compact cars
  * Levels 1 & 2 for employees only
  - Outdoor: 99 parking spaces (including 78 spaces for large vehicles)
  
  * The National Museum of Korea encourages the use of buses and trains due to limited parking spaces.
  
  Parking Fee
  - Small & Mid-sized vehicles (less than 15 seats)
  For the first 2 hours: 2,000 won / 500 won for every additional 30 min / daily maximum use (06:00-23:00) 10,000 won
  - Large vehicles (more than 16 seats)
  For the first 2 hours: 4,000 won / 1,000 won for every additional 30 min / daily maximum use (06:00-23:00) 20,000 won
  
  * If exiting the parking lot within 20 min, no fees will be charged.
  * 50% discount for compact cars
  
  Reservations
  Groups of 30 or more students (elementary-high school) should make a reservation online one day before visiting.
  
  Foreign Language Intepretation Services
  Available (English, Japanese, Chinese, French)
  * Refer to the official website for details.
  
  Homepage
  www.museum.go.kr
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs...

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    National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean ...

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    Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park s...

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    Ichon Hangang Park (한강시민공원 이촌지구(이촌한강공원))

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Ichon Hangang Park is located on the northern side of the river between Jungnangcheongyo Bridge and Wonhyodaegyo Bridge. Along the riverside grow beautiful flow...

• Accommodation

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    Seoul Crown Hotel (서울 크라운 관광호텔 )

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Seoul Crown Hotel is in the main shopping district of Itaewon, an international area where a variety of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment choices are ...

• Restaurants

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    Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Ichon-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. A hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte) course meal menu spe...

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    Gaetmaeul (갯마을)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Gaetmaeul restaurant, located in Ichon-dong in the Yongsan area of Seoul, is widely known for its specialty dish, Son-manduguk (handmade dumpling soup). Not onl...

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    Niwa (니와)

    Region : Yongsan-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    Niwa is an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving alcoholic beverages and food. In order to stay true to tradition, Niwa works in cooperation with an izakaya chain...

• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Ichon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 2.
  The museum is connected to the subway via underpass.
  
  [Bus]
  Take Bus No. 400 or 502 and get off at National Museum of Korea Bus Stop.
  
  

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