국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

  • Library

    West Wing 4F (the 2nd floor of the exhibition areas)

    The library holds Korean and foreign materials such as books and digital media on archaeology, art history, historical studies, and other topics related to the museum.

    • Hours

      10:00-18:00

    • Closed on

      January 1st, Lunar New Year's, Chuseok Holiday, and other days designated by the Director General of NMK.

  • Education Center

    It is an open space for cultural activities, where you can enjoy diverse and informative educational programs, including programs regarding items displayed in the museum, programs for adults, youths, foreigners, families, and office workers, and educational programs connected to special exhibitions.

  • Theater Yong

    1st floor for exhibition of the West Wing

    As the first museum theater with a new concept in Korea,it is a multi-purpose theater with 805 seats that hosts diverse genres of high-quality performances including classical music conerts, dance performances, and theatrical performances.

    • Contact

      +82-2-1544-5955

    Theater Yong
The museum has three museum shops, displaying and selling goods associated with Korean culture and history. The goods range from those imitating the shape of national treasures to master artisans’ handicrafts which cannot be found elsewhere. Various museum merchandise is accessible including products developed by the museum, books, handicracts, products in modernized design of tradition.
  • Online museum shop

    Museum merchandise can be purchased more easily by online shopping. Online purchase can be made regardless of time and place. A high-qualty wrapping is available with additional charge.

    Online shop
  • Museum Shop 1 (Main Shop)

    Next to the Great hall, West Wing 1F

    A variety of cultural products are offered: reasonably priced souvenirs, living ware, handicrafts, professional art works, books on history and art.

    • Hours

      Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
      Wed/Sat 10:00 am ~ 9:00 pm
      Sun 10:00 am ~ 7:00 pm

  • Museum Shop 2

    Center of Permanent Exhibition Hall 1F

    Museum merchandise and books related to exhibitions are displayed, and are available for purchase.

    • Hours

      Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
      Wed/Sat 10:00 am ~ 9:00 pm
      Sun 10:00 am ~ 7:00 pm

  • MU:DS Brand showroom

    Center of The Permanent Exhibition Hall 3F

    This area is where you can experience and have fun with MU:DS, the merchandise brance of the National Museum of Korea.

    • Hours

      10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
      (Closed hours : 12:00 pm~ 1:00 pm)

  • Children's Museum Shop

    Next to Children's Museum, West Wing 1F

    Products and books for Children on the themes of history and culture are available. Like the Children's Museum, the shop is designed to enhance children’s visit.

    • Hours

      Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
      Wed 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
      Last Wed 10:00 am ~ 9:00 pm
      Sat/Sun 10:00 am ~ 7:00 pm

  • Museum Nadeulgil

    Museum Nadeulgil, a path of 255m, comprises a 160m moving walkway and a 95m stretch inside the museum grounds where exhibitions, small concerts, and events can be held.

    • Hours

      7:00 am ~ 11:00 pm