National Palace Museum of Korea

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Hanbok Themed Photoshoot with Make-up by Hanbok That Day
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Hanbok Themed Photoshoot with Make-up by Hanbok That Day

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4.6 / 5
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kr 112
Seoul Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon Hanok Village Half-Day Small Group Tour
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Seoul Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon Hanok Village Half-Day Small Group Tour

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Best Seoul Palaces & N Seoul Tower Tour (Half & Full Day)
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Best Seoul Palaces & N Seoul Tower Tour (Half & Full Day)

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4.9 / 5
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kr 249
Seoul Gyeongbokgung & N Seoul Tower Full-Day Guided Tour
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Seoul Gyeongbokgung & N Seoul Tower Full-Day Guided Tour

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4.8 / 5
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kr 822
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace Half-Day Guided Historical Tour
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Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace Half-Day Guided Historical Tour

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4.6 / 5
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kr 336
Seoul National Museum of Korea Half-Day Guided Tour
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Seoul National Museum of Korea Half-Day Guided Tour

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Seoul Gyeongbokgung & Changdeokgung Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Seoul Gyeongbokgung & Changdeokgung Full-Day Cultural Tour

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kr 877
N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket
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N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket

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kr 153
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Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon
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Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

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kr 196
Seoul Dongdaemun SPAREX Good Morning City Admission Ticket
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Seoul Dongdaemun SPAREX Good Morning City Admission Ticket

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4.4 / 5
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kr 52
Discover Seoul Pass
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Discover Seoul Pass

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Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung
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Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung

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4.5 / 5
(13.1K) • 200K+ booked
kr 64

Where to stay in National Palace Museum of Korea

voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG
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voco Seoul Myeongdong by IHG

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Stanford Hotel Myeongdong
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Stanford Hotel Myeongdong

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Pacific Hotel
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Pacific Hotel

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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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HOMES Stay Myeongdong
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HOMES Stay Myeongdong

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UH Suite The Myeongdong
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UH Suite The Myeongdong

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kr 2,031
Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel, Itaewon
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Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel, Itaewon

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Koreana Hotel
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Koreana Hotel

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Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo
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Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo

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New Blanc Central Myeongdong
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New Blanc Central Myeongdong

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Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
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Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
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Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

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Show Musical Wild Wild Ticket in Seoul
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Show Musical Wild Wild Ticket in Seoul

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FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium
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FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium

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4.9 / 5
(13) • New Activity
kr 157
SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul
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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
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kr 526
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Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul
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Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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Sleep No More Seoul Ticket
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Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

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kr 1,346
THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul
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THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
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kr 262
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul
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Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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4.7 / 5
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Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket
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Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket

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Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets
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Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets

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kr 374
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Music Drama [The Second Chance Convenience Store] Ticket in Seoul
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Music Drama [The Second Chance Convenience Store] Ticket in Seoul

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Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition Ticket in Seoul
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Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition Ticket in Seoul

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Comedy Drama 'Five Hundred and Thirty' Ticket in Seoul
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Comedy Drama 'Five Hundred and Thirty' Ticket in Seoul

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Transport to & from National Palace Museum of Korea

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WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea

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 10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho
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10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho

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4.7 / 5
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Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD
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KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket
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Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park
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Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park

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kr 2,056
9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul
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9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul

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4.8 / 5
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kr 2,290
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Vivaldi Park VIP Private Ski Trip with Hotel Pick-up
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Vivaldi Park VIP Private Ski Trip with Hotel Pick-up

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4.6 / 5
(29) • 900+ booked
kr 2,023
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Korea Benefit Pass - WOKA Membership Exclusive Deals for Travelers
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kr 67
Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort
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Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

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4.8 / 5
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kr 2,149
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Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do (Nami Island / Alpaca World / Sokcho)
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4.8 / 5
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HANKATONG : Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment and Transportation in Korea
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Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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Gamja-Jip in Passion Island

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The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Admission Ticket
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National Palace Museum of Korea Reviews

Erin *********************
2026-09-29 12:24:59
Fantastic 5.0
The hanboks were pretty. There were few customers when we went there so selecting your time wisely is key to have a lot of hanboks to choose from and they had assisted us promptly. Their selection for men was limited. It was a fun experience.
Zahra *********
2026-11-03 07:18:08
Fantastic 5.0
Exceptional service from start to finish! We nearly missed our half-day tour after our flight was delayed and we couldn't make our scheduled 8:50 AM pick-up at Myeongdong Station. VIP Travel was incredibly accommodating and welcomed us to join the group directly at the first attraction so we didn't miss out. Our guide, Alice, was fantastic—engaging, deeply knowledgeable, and eager to share great insights about Seoul and Korea. Highly recommend booking this tour!
Rob *********
2026-10-24 02:08:09
Fantastic 5.0
I had a wonderful time during the entire trip. The package includes the attire, transport, and a wonderful tour guide Mr. Kim. He explained the history of the palace and nearby places as well. The places we've been to are all strategically nearby so navigating those were so easy. Only point I would recommend is having more time to explore the areas for us to check what's in store around.
Klook User
2026-08-06 04:26:31
Fantastic 5.0
Seoul City Tour Review: The tour was a great experience and featured some of Seoul’s top attractions. From start to finish, the tour had a dedicated group and a knowledgeable guide who spoke English throughout, which made everything easy to follow. A lower rating on value for money only due to a discrepancy in klook vs other booking sites; I found to be charged almost double the price compared to some who had used tripadvisor; no fault of the tour operators, more so my own for not doing more research—everything about the tour itself ran well, and the team delivered a solid, fairly well-organized day given the 8hr itinerary. A special shout-out goes to Hanki/Eugene, who was great at his job. He stayed upbeat and helpful despite the very hot weather, and his professionalism made the tour better. Overall, I’d recommend the tour for anyone wanting to see major Seoul highlights with a friendly, English-speaking guide. just make sure to compare all options for the best value ;)
Klook User
2026-07-13 04:57:31
Fantastic 5.0
Great tour with an excellent guide! The itinerary was well organized, and our guide Heather was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable. Price of tour is reasonable.
Klook-Nutzer
2026-10-09 10:45:38
Fantastic 5.0
Eugene was an amazing guide. He kept us all very entertained while explaining everything. Time management wise he also had everything under control even though we had some people that missed the deadlines which caused delays. Overall also the tour itself is highly recommended. Lastly as this was a bit special the transfer to another tour group for the afternoon program worked like a charm again thanks to Eugene but also thanks to Eddie of the new group. Eddie similar to Eugene also did a fantastic job.
Klook User
2026-06-26 08:44:42
Fantastic 5.0
Awaresome experience on the pub crawl on Thursday in Hongdae.i did the same pub crawl last year. Our hosts were great. Visited 3 bars plus one bar that does karoke on a Thursday night. highly recommend to do a pub crawl while in Seoul
클룩 고객
2026-08-24 08:35:45
Fantastic 5.0
The place was really calm and peaceful while the teacher was very patient and helpful throughout the whole process. There are many colorful pieces and using the different shapes made from abalone shell was really interesting.
Mary ***********
2026-11-03 10:21:34
Fantastic 5.0
We collected our tickets from Sola Spa and walked toward the escalator. There was a queue, and we waited about 10 minutes before riding it. We then waited another 15 minutes for the cable car. Once we reached the top, we had to climb a few flights of stairs to get to the viewing area. The view was absolutely beautiful! There were several areas where visitors could hang love locks, so my mom and sister bought two and hung them near the bridge. We also rode the elevator to the observatory, which had a fun show during the ride up. We loved taking pictures at the different spots, and everywhere we looked, the views were breathtaking. It was getting colder, so we decided to head back down. We waited another 15 minutes for the cable car, but the beautiful views made the trip worthwhile. I went with my mom and sister, and we had a lovely time together. I would definitely love to come back with my own family!

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What to know about National Palace Museum of Korea

Discover the rich tapestry of Korea's royal heritage at the National Palace Museum of Korea, a cultural gem nestled within the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace in downtown Seoul. This captivating destination offers a unique glimpse into the opulent lives of the Joseon Dynasty, showcasing an impressive collection of artifacts and treasures that span centuries of history. As a treasure trove of history, art, and culture, the museum provides a captivating journey through Korea's regal past, making it a must-visit for history buffs and curious travelers alike.
12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Permanent Exhibitions

Step into the world of Korea's regal past with our Permanent Exhibitions at the National Palace Museum of Korea. Here, you can explore the captivating lives of the Kings of the Joseon Dynasty and the royal family. Marvel at the exquisite Paintings and Calligraphy of the Joseon Royal Court and be awed by the Scientific Achievements that marked the era. This is your chance to walk through history and experience the grandeur of the Korean Empire firsthand.

Joseon Royal Artifacts

Embark on a journey through time with the Joseon Royal Artifacts collection at the National Palace Museum of Korea. With over 45,000 artifacts, this extensive collection offers a window into the opulence of the Joseon dynasty. From intricate court costumes to exquisite ceremonial objects, each piece is a testament to Korea's rich royal history. Discover the stories behind these treasures and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage that shaped a nation.

National Treasures and Treasures

Prepare to be amazed by the National Treasures and Treasures at the National Palace Museum of Korea. This collection features some of the most precious and historically significant artifacts from Korea's royal past. Each treasure tells a unique story, offering insights into the artistry and craftsmanship that defined an era. Whether you're a history buff or a casual visitor, these treasures are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Cultural Significance

The National Palace Museum of Korea is a treasure trove of history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the royal customs and achievements of the Joseon Dynasty. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in understanding the cultural roots that have shaped Korea's history.

Museum Facilities

Take a moment to unwind at the Museum Café, where you can enjoy a refreshing break during your visit. Don't forget to stop by the Museum Shop to pick up some unique souvenirs that will remind you of your journey through Korea's royal past.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Home to over 40,000 artifacts, the National Palace Museum of Korea is a testament to the country's rich cultural and historical legacy. Among its treasures are 14 National Treasures of South Korea, including the royal seal of King Gojong, offering a deep dive into the opulent world of the Joseon period and the Korean Empire.

Permanent Exhibitions

Explore the museum's permanent exhibitions for a comprehensive look at royal life. From Royal Childbirth and Education to Royal Scholarly Culture and Royal Court Music, each exhibit offers a unique perspective on the traditions and daily life of Korea's past monarchs.

Historical Context

Nestled within the iconic Gyeongbokgung, the museum is surrounded by the rich stories of royal palaces and tombs. This setting provides visitors with a deeper understanding of Korea's dynastic history, making it an essential stop for history enthusiasts.