NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

If your list of tourist places in Seoul has to include a museum, then this one is it. The National Museum of Korea focuses on the modern or contemporary history of Korea. To educate the visitors about the changes that take place in the nation, various exhibitions and programs are held in the museum.

It has four major exhibition halls which talk about the prelude, foundation, development and modernization of the Republic of Korea respectively. The national museum is not only a place for adults, it keeps in mind the interests of children and features a hands-on program for them under the Korean history dream village, giving them an opportunity to learn about modern history. 

Location: 198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM on days except Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday and Saturday - 10 AM to 9 PM