(2026) National Museum of Korea Made Simple by a Guide : 9 MUST-SEE Artifacts | Seoul Travel Guide

Visiting one of the largest museums in Asia can be overwhelming, but I’ve got you covered! Join me, Jun from Gamja in Seoul, as I guide you through the National Museum of Korea. To see this museum floor by floor could easily take multiple days, but I've selected 9 absolute must-see artifacts that will give you the essence of 4,300 years of Korean history and culture in just 3 to 4 hours! 🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: The National Museum of Korea is currently FREE to enter, but they will begin charging admission from later 2026 (scheduled, but the exact price and effective date not announced yet). Visit for free while you still can! 🗺️ WHERE TO EAT NEARBY: I personally recommend eating outside the museum. I've curated a Naver Map list of the best, most authentic restaurants and cafes near the museum just for you. This list includes restaurants, cafes and cool places to visit altogether so please check the destination first to see if that's what you were looking for! 👉 https://naver.me/xxo18Pvh 📌 VISITOR INFO National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) Subway: Line 4 & Jungang Line — Ichon Station (Exit 2) Hours: Tue–Sun (changing March 16, 2026 — check official site) Admission: Currently FREE (paid admission coming soon) https://www.museum.go.kr/site/eng/home ⏳ VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to the National Museum of Korea! 00:37 - 1. The Acheulean Handaxe 01:54 - 2. Silla Gold Crown 03:16 - 3. Ten-Story Stone Pagoda 04:40 - 4. Daedongyeojido 06:09 - 5. Room of Quiet Contemplation 07:28 - 6. Royal Protocols of the Oegyujanggak 09:21 - 7. Ancient Greek Bronze Helmet 11:14 - 8. Buddhist Sculpture Gallery 11:59 - 9. Goryeo Celadon & Joseon Moon Jars 13:44 - Museum Gift Shop Tips (Don't miss the small shops!) 14:38 - Where to Eat (Skip the food court!) 15:49 - Important 2026 Admission Update 16:02 - Outro 👇 LET ME KNOW: Which of these 9 artifacts fascinated you the most? Drop a comment below! 🔔 Don't just visit Korea, understand it. If this guide helped you plan your Seoul itinerary, please hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to Gamja In Seoul for more deep dives into Korean culture, history, and hidden travel tips! 👋 COME SAY HI! Instagram:   / gamja_maltichi   Business Inquiries: [email protected] 👋Ask me your private Korea questions via Buy Me A Coffee! starts from $10 ! https://buymeacoffee.com/gamjainseoul Background Music Credits - link : https://gongu.copyright.or.kr name: Traditional Korean Music Sound Effect 121, 122, 99, 86 authr : ITN Inc. site : 공유마당 저작권 위원회 Traditional Korean Music Sound Effects #121" by ITN Co., Ltd. is provided under the CC BY4.0 license. #gamjainseoul #nationalmuseumofkorea #seoultravel #koreanhistory #seoulvlog #koreanculture #visitseoul #thingstodoinseoul #seoultourguide #koreatravelguide #museumtour #explorekorea #koreanartifacts #southkoreatravel #seoulitinerary