TOP 7 MUSEUM IN KOREA YOU HAVE TO SPARE SOME TIME FOR

1. National Museum of Korea

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Size-wise, the National Museum of Korea is the biggest one in Korea. Having a colossal hiking route, the museum has the internal structure that somewhat reminds of musée d'Orsay of France. It is indeed a reservoir of national treasure, but not limited to Korean stuff. Some antique articles of ancient times of China, Japan, and even Central Asian countries can be also found in this museum.

2. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREAN CONTEMPORARY HISTORY

This museum renders the history of Korea since the modernization of Korea in 1876, which began with the opening of the ports to Japan and western countries. At a quick glance, you can get some Korean history lessons about the Japanese colonial era, the independence from Japan, the Korean War and Korean democratic movement. You can a visit and see how the Republic of Korea was born.

3. The National Folk Museum of Korea

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If you want to see how ordinary Koreans' life in the past was like, this museum might be the perfect place for learning. Opened in 1946, this national museum exhibits all sorts of daily stuff used from cradle to grave. 

4. The War Memorial of Korea

As long as we are talking about the Korean War, this museum has lots of things to show. The museum is not just about the Korean War, but also about the Korea’s troop dispatched during the Vietnam War. At the outdoor showroom, huge weapons back in Korean War and the symbolic tower of peace are standing magnetizing everyone's attention.

5. National Palace Museum of Korea

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Aren’t you curious about the Korean royal life of the past? If yes, learn here about the history and the culture of the Joseon dynasty’s royal family. You will find plenty of interesting stuff with valuable antique paintings, ceramics and ornaments that were used in the palace. The museum is located inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace (one which you can’t miss if you are traveling Korea).

6. Gyeongju National Museum

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Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla dynasty with the history of a thousand year. Yes, it’s a whopping thousand years. The whole Gyeongju area was designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO for its beautiful Buddhist architecture and arts spread around the city.  

7. DMZ Museum

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In a sense, it’s more realistic than the War Memorial of Korea. It’s actually in the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) at the northernmost region of the East Sea coast. It opened in 2001 with hope of the peace between the South and North. From vestiges of the Cold War to human remains, you can see lots of interesting articles here. What is more, you will get a once-in-your-life chance to see yourself the land of N.Korea at the Unification Observatory nearby. 

Written by Karly

She graduated in a university in Korea double majoring in social studies and political science. After graduation, she worked for a while at the Nation of Assembly of Republic of Korea, but now she is working as a reporter. Having a life goal of being a Asia-specialized travel reporter, she travels around the world in her spare time.