Published Date : Feb 02, 2017 / Edited Date : Sep 10, 2024
This is a panoramic view of the National Palace Museum. There is a staircase in front of the entrance, and it says National Palace Museum at the entrance.
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The National Palace Museum of Korea showcases 500 years of history with roughly 45,000 artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty. Artifacts on display include texts and poems that were handwritten by kings of the past, robes worn by royalty, jewelry, and other items from the royal courts of Korea. Highlights from the museum collection are many, one highlight is the royal vehicle of Emperor Sunjong, the last king of the Joseon Dynasty. Another highlight of the colelction is the rain gauge pedestal. The rain gauge pedestal was an invention that dated back to the Joseon era.
The museum also offers a learning program called "Experiencing Royal Culture;" the program is suitable for people of all ages. Spend time at the National Palace Museum of Korea to experience and learn about the grandeur and history of Korea's royalty.
※ Joseon Dynasty: The royal dynasty lasted from 1392 until 1910. The 518-year reign of the royal Lee family spanned 27 generations. ※ Rain Gauge Pedestal: The device was used to measure rainfall. ※ Royal Vehicle of Emperor Sunjong: The vehicle is a 1918 model of the General Motors Cadillac Limo usine.
Latest 5 reviews of National Palace Museum of Korea
Visit the national museum instead!
Went to see the good stuff that should be inside the palace buildings but turns out not much to see at the time apart from some nice embroidery that's about it.
I think the national museum was...
TIersHasie2024-10-27
Worth visiting for all those going to Gyeongbokgung.
This museum is small in size, but was free of charge when we went. It is located right next to Gyeongbokgung Palace, and had some informative, historical displays and exhibits. If you are...
Hudsonmccraw2024-09-16
A free museum
A small and free museum, next to Gyeongbukgung and adjacent to Exit 5 of the subway station, with nice exhibitions of Korean royal families, their daily lives, rituals, and the scientific...
Kiet Q2024-09-05
Great Museum About The Joseon Dynasty
This museum covers much about the Korean royal family from the proclamation of the empire. There's a lot of information about the daily lives of the family members, including rituals, ceremonies...
macedonboy2024-05-24
Royal exhibition on second floor closed till end of Oct. 2024 , only 1st floor is open now !
Entire second floor housing the Joseon era is closed for updating of the collection !
Closed from April till end of October 2024 so if you are interested in the ‘ royal era ‘ do not bother to go as...
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