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Guided tours for foreigners
Permanent Programs
Guide for foreigners
| Language | Meeting Point | Times | |
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| English | Information Desk at The Great Hall of the Permanent Exhibition Hall |
Mon | 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm |
| Tue~Fri | 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm (No guide on Jul. 3, 17, 20, 31 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm) 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm 2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm |
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| Sat · Sun | 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm (No guide on Jul. 7, 14 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm) 2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm |
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| Japanese | Information Desk at The Great Hall of the Permanent Exhibition Hall |
Mon~Fri | 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm (No guide on Jul. 2, 3, 16, 18, 19, 30, 31) |
| Sat · Sun | 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm (No guide on Jul. 7 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm) 2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm |
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| Chinese | Information Desk at The Great Hall of the Permanent Exhibition Hall |
Mon~Fri | 10:00 am ~ 11:00 am 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm |
| Sat · Sun | 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm 2:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm |
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| French | Information Desk at The Great Hall of the Permanent Exhibition Hall |
The 2nd Saturday of each month (Jul. 14) |
11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm |
Curator's Talk (In Korean)
- Wednesdays (Late-Night Opening Hours) 6:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm & 7:00 pm ~ 7:30 pm
Reservation Programs
Museum Masterpiece Guide
- Showcases masterpiece relics that have been collected by the National Museum of Korea.
- Groups of adults, university and tour groups must call to make a reservation at least one day before their desired visitation date. (English: +82-2-2077-9683 , Japanese: +82-2-2077-9676 , Chinese: +82-2-2077-9686)
Smart Curator
- A new concept storytelling exhibition guide, which uses tablet PCs, is being offered.
- Reservation is required to participate in this program. Please call +82-2-2077-9683 for reservation.
※ Language and Theme
English ｜ Museum Highlight ｜ Working With Clay ｜ The Story of Buddha ｜ World Heritage of Korea ｜
日 本 語 ｜ 朝鮮の国王 ｜
中 國 語 ｜ 韩国世界文化遗产 ｜
日 本 語 ｜ 朝鮮の国王 ｜
中 國 語 ｜ 韩国世界文化遗产 ｜
Sign language exhibition guide
- Tel. reservations (+82-2-2077-9046) and onsite reception available
* This service is subject to change.
Visitor Services
- Wheelchairs and strollers are available free of charge in the Great Hall.
※ Baby carriages are only rented for children who weigh less than 15kg. - The museum has a free coat check to the west of the Main Entrance.
- Coin storage lockers are available at two locations: in the Special Exhibition Gallery and in front of the Children’s Museum. A refundable 100 won coin is required.
- A nursing room is located in the Great Hall, on the first floor, across from the museum shop.
- There are three museum shops, as well as an online store. [online store (in Korean)]
Visitor Tips
- Smoking is prohibited on museum property, except in designated smoking areas.
- Food, beverages, and pets are prohibited. Certified Service Animals are permitted to assist visitors with disabilities.
- Cell phones must be turned off or switched to silent mode before you enter the exhibition galleries.
- Please be quiet and do not run in the exhibition halls.
- Do not touch artifacts or behave in any way that might damage the items on display.
- Photography without a flash is permitted in the museum, but photographs may only be used for private purposes. Tripods are not permitted in any part of the museum.
- Photography or videotaping for commercial purposes requires advanced written permission from the museum.
- Bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, rollerblades, roller skates, and shoes with wheels are prohibited on museum property.