National Museum of Korea Art Tour

The museum was first built in 1909 and moved to its current location in 2005. According to the British art magazine Art Newspaper, it ranked 3th in the world for museum visitors in 2025. The museum has over 400,000 artifacts, and about 10,000 are on display. We’ll focus on the historical significance of the Korean artifacts and how to appreciate them. Among them, let’s explore several national treasures.

1. Silla Gold Crown and Belt 

See the gold crown and belt from Gyeongju’s Silla royal tomb, dating to the 5th century.

2. Goryeo Stone Pagoda

Discover how the massive 14th-century Goryeo stone pagoda, originally from a North Korean temple, arrived here.

3. Metal Crafts

Take a look at a Goryeo-era water bottle made of silver and a Goryeo-era bell made of bronze.

4. Ceramic Crafts 

Learn about Korea’s finest cultural treasures: Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain.

5. the Meditation Room

Take a moment to forget everything and meditate while admiring two Buddha statues from the Silla Dynasty.

*Admission to the museum is free