National Palace Museum of Korea
National Palace Museum of Korea: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 78, weekend average 91; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00) (KST); parking: 240 spaces.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00) (KST)
- Parking
- 240 spaces
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 1,260 spaces
- Popularity
- Popular
National Palace Museum of Korea: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2892 | 2993 | 3086 | 31100 | |||
| 11/179 | 267 | 372 | 475 | 583 | 682 | 7100 |
| 889 | 970 | 1066 | 1187 | 1288 | 1388 | 14100 |
| 1579 | 1669 | 1766 | 1882 | 1985 | 2084 | 21100 |
| 2279 | 2370 | 2463 | 2579 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 79 · Sun, Nov 15 79 · Sun, Nov 22 79 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 10 66 · Tue, Nov 17 66 · Tue, Nov 24 63 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 100 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sat, Nov 14 100 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 78 · weekends 91 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 69 · Tue 67 · Wed 83 · Thu 87 · Fri 85 · Sat 100 · Sun 82 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 13 km
- Nowondalbitsanchaek 노원달빛산책 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Nov 8 · 11 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 3 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 13 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at National Palace Museum of Korea?
- Yes (240 spaces). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of National Palace Museum of Korea?
- 09:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00) (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is National Palace Museum of Korea least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 67) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
- What time should I visit National Palace Museum of Korea to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will National Palace Museum of Korea be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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