National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

Even though I grew up in Seoul and totally love exhibitions, galleries, and art museums, this is my first time visiting the National Museum of Korea.

As soon as I stepped through the entryway, I was immediately struck by the overwhelming size of the museum.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

It's typically a museum where people check out exhibitions, but since I'm really into architecture, I came here to see and explore all the different structures. Still, that doesn't mean I skipped any exhibits.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

 

Ten-story Stone Pagoda (Gyeongcheonsa Temple)

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

To get a better shot of the Gyeongcheonsa Ten-story Stone Pagoda, I went up to the 3rd floor.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

 

national museum of korea seoul attraction

All the lounges were surprisingly nicely furnished compared to other museums and galleries, and the décor was so nice, like a furniture showroom.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

Most people visiting today were from other countries, and I had no idea the National Museum was so popular.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

No camera can do justice to the exquisite porcelain on display at the museum, but let me tell you, it was all stunning.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

My Apple Watch indicated that I had walked more than 6 kilometers after circling all three floors of the exposition halls. Everybody, please put on your most comfy footwear.

 

Dongui Bogam

national museum of korea seoul attraction

The Dongui Bogam is a Korean book compiled by the royal physician, Heo Jun, and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon period of Korea. The book is regarded as important in traditional Korean medicine and is one of the classics of Oriental medicine today. 

national museum of korea seoul attraction

And, thankfully, they handed me a little souvenir as a gift when I was leaving.

national museum of korea seoul attraction
national museum of korea seoul attraction

 

Address : 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Opening Hours : Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sun : 11:00 - 18:00. Wed&Sat : 11:00 - 21:00

Phone : +82-2-2077-9000

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Website : museum.go.kr

Admission Fee : Free

 

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