National Museum of Korea
Seoul · South Korea · Founded 1945
South Korea's flagship museum and one of the largest in Asia, with a sweeping survey of Korean art from prehistory to today.
About National Museum of Korea
The National Museum of Korea moved to its current Yongsan home in 2005. The vast stone building frames a central 'Path of History' that aligns dramatically with distant Namsan tower.
Its permanent galleries trace Korea from the Paleolithic era through Goryeo and Joseon, alongside Asian art galleries with significant Chinese, Japanese, and Central Asian holdings.
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