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The National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea
Republic of Korea from Seoul, Republic of Korea · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Houses the best of the best collection of artifacts and relics from across Korea throughout different periods and dynasty. Also has some West Asian pieces from the Japanese Governor-General of Korea. Important exhibitions are Pensive Bodhisattva (bronze-Buddha statue from early 7th century), Goryeo Celadon Openwork Burner, Ten-Story Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple, and Gold Crown from Silla.

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Why it is worth a visit

Korea's flagship museum housing the best of the nation's art and archaeology, from Silla gold to Goryeo celadon.

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Korea's flagship museum housing the best of the nation's art and archaeology, from Silla gold to Goryeo celadon.

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