Guided tours for foreigners

Permanent Programs

• Wednesdays (Late-Night Opening Hours) 6:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm & 7:00 pm ~ 7:30 pm

Reservation Programs

• 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)

• 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.

• Tel. reservations (+82-2-2077-9046) and onsite reception available

Digital/Audio-guided Tours (PDA/MP3)

• Digital/Audio Tour Guides are available for visitors aged 14 and above, with a personal ID.
• The Digital Guides feature bookmarking and advanced search functions to provide detailed information.
• Rental Fees: Digital Guide(PDA) 3,000 won / Audio Guide(MP3) 1,000 won
• Rent the Digital/Audio Guide players at the Great Hall on a first-come-first-served basis (The returned devices can be rented out 2-3 hours later, as they need to be inspected and recharged.)
• We recommend that you reserve a Digital/Audio Guide at least one day prior to your visit.
• Internet reservations cannot be made on the day of your visit.

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.