1 city · 2 museums · 2 free
The best museums in South Korea are National Museum of Korea and War Memorial of Korea. World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in South Korea across 1 city, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. 2 have free standard admission.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Seoul, South Korea
Art Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & art lovers
The National Museum of Korea moved to its current Yongsan home in 2005. The vast stone building frames a central 'Path of History' that aligns dramatically with distant Namsan tower.
Free entry · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Seoul, South Korea
History & Archaeology · Best for history enthusiasts & families
The War Memorial of Korea opened in 1994 on the former site of army headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. It is the country's largest military history museum, documenting conflicts from ancient Korea through the Korean War and beyond.
Free entry · ⏱ 2–3 hours · Closed Mondays
The best museums in South Korea are National Museum of Korea and War Memorial of Korea, ranked by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 2 museums in South Korea across 1 city — 2 with free standard admission.
2 of 2 museums in our South Korea guide have free standard admission: National Museum of Korea and War Memorial of Korea. Special exhibitions can still be ticketed.
