Holiday Ayo - Want to explore more about South Korean history? Then the right place is a museum. Want to see modern or contemporary art? Can also.

Museums make it easier for us as tourists to briefly know how this country stood and developed. If you have the opportunity to visit South Korea, stop by some of the best museums in Seoul below to learn about its history.

1. National Museum of Korea

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Reported by UNESCO, the museum since 1945 has become the most representative and extensive in South Korea. The collection of the National Museum of Korea is also large, more than 310,000.

The museum's collection includes relics from the paleolithic era when humans began living on the Korean peninsula to the era of the three kingdoms and modern Korean history in the early 20th century. In addition, in its permanent exhibition gallery there are more than 12,000 aesthetic masterpieces.

If you want to know the ins and outs of South Korea briefly, the National Museum of Korea can be the right recommendation. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-6pm and 10am - 9pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. They are only off on certain days, such as January 1, Seollal, Chuseok, and certain days.

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

2. War Memorial of Korea

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As the name suggests, the Korean War Memorial is a museum displaying historical artifacts during the war that South Korea experienced. The museum has been open since 1994. There are two parts to this museum, namely the inside and the outside.

The inside displays information on the history of the South Korean war. While the outside stores various equipment during the war, such as tanks, submarines, to airplanes. There is also artillery used by South Korea during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Location: Itaewon-ro 29, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

3. Seoul Museum of History

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The Seoul Museum of History shows how the city grew over time, from prehistoric times to the city it is today. How the origin of the city, the lives of its people, and the changes that have been experienced by the people are also discussed. This museum preserves the history and memories of the City of Seoul.

The Seoul Museum of History is open from 09.00-18.00, but the last admission is at 17.30. The museum is closed on Mondays and every January 1st.

Location: Saemunan-ro 55, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.