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The World’s 100 Best Museums

National Museum of Korea

Seoul, South Korea

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 68 2026
National Museum of Korea

Korea's national museum in Yongsan, Seoul, with three floors running from prehistory through the kingdoms to Asian art. The long building stands behind a pond and a garden of stone pagodas, with Namsan Tower in view.

Highlights

  • Room of Quiet Contemplation
  • Gyeongcheonsa ten-story pagoda
  • Pond and pagoda garden

Good to know

  • Free admission
  • Underground walkway from Ichon Station
  • Children's Museum needs advance reservation

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