National Museum of Korea, Seoul

There's so much on show here without needing to pay a cent. Admission to the museum is free, with three floors of exhibitions. Personally I enjoyed the shipwreck and pottery exhibitions and breezed through the others. Still, I still spent 2 hours here. Do set aside at least 3 hours for a visit here especially considering the park right outside and the huge open space covered by a similarly huge roof. I have a feeling that you will loiter around outside, just like I did.

Very interesting museum. My friends and I had a lovely time. We were given a free guided tour in English. The museum is very big so you can stay there for a long time. It is also located in a very nice place in Seoul. I would love to visit it again.

Free entrance to main part of museum. Special exhibitions cost money but not that much ($6-10, depending on exhibitions). English translations for many exhibits, but at times seems to be randomly done, for example, the name of the item is not likely translated, but there might be an English translation of the collection or of the significance of the item. The building is modern with air conditioning, escalators, plenty of bathrooms, multiple places to get food/tea, and to sit. The outside of the building has views of the mountains, the city, and pond. Near the ichon station, but even with people mover, quite of bit of stairs and walking may make it difficult for older people, at least through the main entrance.

Well laid out museum, spacious with interesting exhibitions including good English signage. The permanent exhibitions go from the stone age to the Korean empire, so only a minor overlap with the national museum of Korean contemporary history close to city hall. Well worth a visit.

The national museum of Korea is a huge building with a great design and filled with all of the interesting history of Korea. Highly recommended to visit this place at least once in your stay in Seoul. Hey beautiful the frame with the N Seoul tower in he background.