Most reviewed History Museums in South Korea


  1. 4.5 Gyeongbokgung Palace (10.7k reviews) Seoul
    - An absolute must see
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
    Gyeongbokgung Palace image
  2. 4.5 National Museum of Korea (2.377 reviews) Seoul
    - Who wants to see a museum...I do!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
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  3. 4.0 Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum (167 reviews) Jeju Island
    - 2,000 won entrance fee and it's far more than the price.
    Sunday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
    Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum image
  4. 4.5 The Independence Hall of Korea (132 reviews) Chungcheongnam-do
    - So interesting - and many exhibits are in English
    Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
    The Independence Hall of Korea image
  5. 4.0 The Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (110 reviews) Incheon
    - MacArthur's legacy
    Monuments & Statues • History Museums
    The Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation image
  6. 4.0 Daegu National Museum (55 reviews) Daegu
    - Worth a visit, and you'll probably have the place to yourself!
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice History Museums
    Daegu National Museum image
  7. 4.0 Jjajangmyeon Museum (52 reviews) Incheon
    - Quirky museum
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    Jjajangmyeon Museum image
  8. 4.0 Gwangju Folk Museum (43 reviews) Gwangju
    - Interesting culture
    History Museums
    Gwangju Folk Museum image
  9. 4.5 Baekje History Reproduction Complex (43 reviews) Chungcheongnam-do
    - Nice recreation of Baekje
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
    Baekje History Reproduction Complex image
  10. 4.5 Gimhae National Museum (41 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Great for history lovers
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM History Museums
    Gimhae National Museum image
  11. 4.0 Jinju National Museum (39 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Pretty well-balanced history
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice History Museums
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  12. 4.0 Mokpo Modern History Museum (37 reviews) Jeollanam-do
    - Hard hitting collection of photographs
    History Museums
    Mokpo Modern History Museum image
  13. 4.5 Bucheon Natural Ecological Park (31 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Beautiful Park
    Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Natural History Museums • Zoos • Forests
    Bucheon Natural Ecological Park image
  14. 4.0 Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (29 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - Something Different
    Architectural Buildings • History Museums
    Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall image
  15. 4.0 Gunsan Modern History Museum (27 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - Gunsan during 1950s
    Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    Gunsan Modern History Museum image
  16. 4.0 Jeonju National Museum (27 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - quiet place free to visit
    Children's Museums • History Museums
    Jeonju National Museum image
  17. 4.5 Ganghwa History Museum (27 reviews) Incheon
    - the best place for history in Incheon
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    Ganghwa History Museum image
  18. 4.5 Geological Museum (26 reviews) Daejeon
    - A comprehensive guide on Geology for everyone!
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Geologic Formations
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  19. 4.5 Cheongju National Museum (23 reviews) Chungcheongbuk-do
    - Cheongju National Museum
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Children's Museums • History Museums
    Cheongju National Museum image
  20. 4.0 Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village (21 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - Informative and entertaining.
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice History Museums
    Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village image
  21. 4.0 Geoje Shipbuilding Marine Cultural Center (20 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Amazing small town
    Speciality Museums • History Museums
    Geoje Shipbuilding Marine Cultural Center image
  22. 4.5 Heogyun and Heonanseolheon Memorial Hall (20 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - Loved this traditional Korean houses with lots of flowering trees.
    History Museums
    Heogyun and Heonanseolheon Memorial Hall image
  23. 4.0 National Heritage Center (19 reviews) Daejeon
    - The Daejeon Natural Heritage Center, 13 Oct'16
    Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
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  24. 4.0 Dokdo Museum (18 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Fascinating museum about Korea's claim to Dokdo
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
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  25. 4.0 Daeseong-dong Tomb Museum (18 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Very pleasant day out
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    Daeseong-dong Tomb Museum image
  26. 4.0 SeokJangNi Museum (15 reviews) Chungcheongnam-do
    - 주변 풍광도 좋습니다.
    History Museums
    SeokJangNi Museum image
  27. 4.5 Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War (15 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - Unexpected gem for history buffs
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War image
  28. 3.5 Freedom Protection Peace Museum (13 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Museum about Korean WAR at front of Mt.Soyo.
    History Museums
    Freedom Protection Peace Museum image
  29. 4.0 Yongin Cultural Heritage Museum (13 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Great History Museum
    History Museums
  30. 4.0 Tongyeong City Museum (13 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - 통영시립박물관
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • History Museums
    Tongyeong City Museum image
  31. 4.0 Mireuksaji National Museum (12 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - Beakje's relic exhibit hall
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
    Mireuksaji National Museum image
  32. 4.5 Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall (12 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - Wanna know Korean history? Must-go!!!
    Spent < 1 hour History Museums
    Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall image
  33. 4.5 Shilla Arts and Science Museum (12 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Learn about history and science of Silla Dynasty
    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
    Shilla Arts and Science Museum image
  34. 4.0 Chonbuk National University Museum (11 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - Feeling korea 2016
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
    Chonbuk National University Museum image
  35. 4.0 Museum of Old Roads (10 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Old Road Museum
    History Museums
    Museum of Old Roads image
  36. 4.0 Icheon City Museum (10 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Get your Itch on at Icheon!
    History Museums
    Icheon City Museum image
  37. 4.5 Muryeong Wangreung Exhibition Hall (10 reviews) Chungcheongnam-do
    - 무령왕릉 전시관
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    Muryeong Wangreung Exhibition Hall image
  38. 3.5 Silhak Museum (10 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Small but substantial museum
    History Museums
    Silhak Museum image
  39. 4.0 Aeyangwon History Hall (10 reviews) Jeollanam-do
    - Pator Son's memorial hall is an amazing place
    History Museums
    Aeyangwon History Hall image
  40. 4.0 Changwon City Museum (10 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Korea before winter
    History Museums
    Changwon City Museum image
  41. 4.0 Chilcheonryang Seabattle Memorial Park (9 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Nice park and view!
    Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
    Chilcheonryang Seabattle Memorial Park image
  42. 4.5 Changnyeong Museum (8 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Changnyeong Gyodong Ancient Tombs & Museum
    History Museums
    Changnyeong Museum image
  43. 4.0 Wonju City History Museum (8 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - 원주에 몇 안되는 체험학습장소
    History Museums
    Wonju City History Museum image
  44. 4.5 Kyung Hee University Hyejung Museum (8 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Must see campus
    Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
    Kyung Hee University Hyejung Museum image
  45. 4.5 Tongyeong Traditional Craft Museum (8 reviews) Gyeongsangnam-do
    - Mirror artwork as Tongyeong experience!
    Art Galleries • Art Museums • History Museums
    Tongyeong Traditional Craft Museum image
  46. 4.5 Daegaya Museum (7 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - history of the Goryeong region
    Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
    Daegaya Museum image
  47. 4.0 Hanam Museum of History (7 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Well-appointed museum
    History Museums
    Hanam Museum of History image
  48. 3.5 Gochang Dolmen Museum (7 reviews) Jeollabuk-do
    - The museum was probably better than the actual dolmen
    History Museums
    Gochang Dolmen Museum image
  49. 3.5 Gyeryongsan Natural History Museum (7 reviews) Chungcheongnam-do
    - Good nature history museum!
    Sunday: Natural History Museums
    Gyeryongsan Natural History Museum image
  50. 4.5 Yeungnam University Museum (6 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Yeungnam University Museum - Day Tour
    Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
    Yeungnam University Museum image

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