National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관)

12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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At a Glance

Hours: 10:00-18:00* Open 10:00-21:00 on Wednesdays & Saturdays* Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
Closed: January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission: Free
Information: +82-2-3701-7500
Address: 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Updated 2026.03.18

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Tue 10/20

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	62 · High
Wed 10/21	87 · High
Thu 10/22	90 · High
Fri 10/23	86 · High
Sat 10/24	100 · High
Sun 10/25	98 · High
Mon 10/26	68 · High
Tue 10/27	63 · High
Wed 10/28	92 · High
Thu 10/29	93 · High
Fri 10/30	86 · High
Sat 10/31	100 · High
Sun 11/1	79 · High
Mon 11/2	67 · High
Tue 11/3	72 · High
Wed 11/4	74 · High
Thu 11/5	83 · High
Fri 11/6	82 · High
Sat 11/7	100 · High
Sun 11/8	89 · High
Mon 11/9	70 · High
Tue 11/10	66 · High
Wed 11/11	87 · High
Thu 11/12	88 · High
Fri 11/13	88 · High
Sat 11/14	100 · High
Sun 11/15	79 · High
Mon 11/16	69 · High
Tue 11/17	65 · High

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

* Special closure on March 21, 2026

The National Palace Museum of Korea displays over 40,000 relics from the Joseon dynasty. With various treasures on exhibit, the museum continues to provide information on the dignity of royal culture and the creativity of royal cultural assets.

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National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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