Guided Tour at National Museum of Korea

Yongsan District, Seoul



Museum is filled with elegant artworks of Korea. From graceful ceramics to mysterious Buddha statues with enigmatic smiles, and even paintings of unique beauty. Experience the essence of Korean art.

Highlights

  • Join a guide who explains Korean artworks in an easy-to-understand.
  • You'll gain insights into the differences between Western and Eastern art.
  • Experience the charm of museums as you learn more.
  • The tour is designed with engaging content that makes time fly by.

Description

The National Museum of Korea has moved to various locations before opening at its current site in 2005, showcasing the beauty and charm of Korea. It houses a diverse collection of over 420,000 artifacts covering various topics such as art and culture. The first floor features artifacts from prehistoric times to modern history. On the second and third floors, you can explore traditional Korean arts categorized by field. The second floor displays calligraphy, paintings, and donations from individual collectors, while the third floor showcases Buddhist sculptures and ceramics, representing traditional Korean craftsmanship. You also have the opportunity to see the 'White Porcelain Jar (Moon)', praised by famous Korean idols, in person. If you're short on time, just viewing the renowned artifact 'Pensive Bodhisattva' is enough to experience the beauty of Korea.

Includes

Tour guide Wireless receiver Personal wired earphones We lend you a disinfected public earphone, but we recommend you to bring a personal earphone for hygiene reasons. The earphones provided are for adults, so if you need a small earphone, please bring it with you.

Excludes

traveler's insurance It's not mandatory, but we recommend obtaining traveler's insurance for safety during your trip.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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