Places
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Landmark4.7
National Museum of Korea
Korea's largest museum, free to enter, with 40,000+ pieces spanning prehistory to modern. The Pensive Bodhisattva room is sublime.
Style
History
Good for
SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)
Pace
Easy-goingBudget
BudgetIdeal length
3–4 days
Best season
SpringSummerFallWinter
Travel tips
- 1Permanent exhibitions are free.
- 25-min walk from Ichon Station Exit 2.
- 3Closed Mondays.
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