One of the largest museums in Asia and completely free to enter, housing over 220,000 artifacts spanning Korean history from prehistoric times through the Joseon Dynasty. Open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday until 7pm, closed Monday. The dedicated Children’s Museum wing (separate ticket approx 1,000 KRW / $0.75 — advance booking strongly recommended) has hands-on exhibits where kids can try on traditional hanbok costumes and interact with replicas. The building is fully stroller-accessible with wide corridors, lifts at every level, and a solid museum cafe for a snack break. Take subway Line 4 or the Jungang Line to Ichon Station and use the museum’s underground walkway for a weather-proof arrival.

Address: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Cost: Free