National Palace Museum of Korea

* 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. Official location: 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: 10:00-18:00* Open 10:00-21:00 on Wednesdays & Saturdays* Last admission is 1 hour before closing.. Closure information: January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day). Admission information: Free. Information contact: +82-2-3701-7500. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.