- First published
- Oct 24, 2026
National Museum of Korea Children's Museum
A separate hands-on museum for children within the National Museum of Korea complex in Yongsan, Seoul. Unlike the museum's general permanent galleries, entry requires a free online timed ticket.
- Address
- Inside the National Museum of Korea, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- Located within the main museum complex. The booking detail does not confirm a specific bus route or station walking time; check the museum's official directions separately.
- Hours
- 09:30–17:20 in five daily timed sessions; free. Online reservation required, no walk-up ticketing. Individuals: 2–5 people, one session per person per day, booking opens at 00:00 14 days before the visit. Children must attend with an adult, including a ticket for children under 36 months. Tickets expire after 30 minutes of non-arrival following session start. Group rules are separate. Tel. +82-2-2077-9647.
Under the operator's current booking rules, individual reservations cover 2–5 people and open at midnight 14 days in advance. No tickets are issued on site, children under 36 months also need tickets, and reservations automatically expire after 30 minutes of no-show at the beginning of the session.
Why go
Children explore observation, creative thinking and connections through interactive exhibitions. The museum lists the permanent exhibition 'Thinking Differently', reopened in July 2026, alongside other displays and five visiting sessions each day.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.