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National Palace Museum of Korea

National Palace Museum of Korea

국립고궁박물관

서울 종로구 효자로 12

Map
Line 3
Gyeongbokgung Stn Exit 5 · 2 min walk
Time here
1–2 hours
Price
Free
For visitors
Good alone

Free, and it holds real Joseon royal objects, from court robes and records to the royal vehicle of Emperor Sunjong.

Hours
Mon–Fri & Sun 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00); Sat and the last Wednesday of each month 09:30–21:00 (last entry 20:30) · January 1, Seollal, Chuseok, and the last Monday of each month
Tip
Pair it with Gyeongbokgung next door and see the royal carriage gallery.

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Based on 2 sources · checked on Kakao Map 2026-09-29