National Palace Museum of Korea
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Year-round
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A museum sitting within the grounds of Gyeongbokgung palace and dedicated to the royal culture of the Joseon dynasty and the short-lived Korean Empire. Its collection numbers tens of thousands of artifacts, including ceremonial regalia, royal seals, court paintings, ritual instruments, and the ornate palanquins and carriages used by the monarchy. Galleries reconstruct court rituals, ancestral rites, and the daily life of the palace, offering context for the surrounding palace buildings. Entry is free with a palace visit.
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