Reopening of Indoor Viewing Facilities of the Cultural Heritage Administration Including the National Palace Museum of Korea

Reopening Tomorrow with Social Distancing Level 1 Relaxation
COVID-19 Prevention Rules Maintained: "Visitor Number Limits"

On the 27th, the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul, which closed due to the spread of COVID-19, is quiet. Photo by Mohonam munonam@

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 11th that fourteen indoor exhibition facilities will reopen on the 12th as social distancing measures are eased to Level 1. These include the National Palace Museum, Deoksugung Jungmyeongjeon and Seokjojeon, Changgyeonggung Greenhouse, King Sejong History and Culture Center, Natural Monument Center, Admiral Yi Sun-sin Memorial Hall, the Memorial Halls of Chilbaek's Army and Manin's Army, Marine Relics Exhibition Hall, National Intangible Heritage Center, Seooreung History and Culture Center, and Gimpo Jangneung History and Culture Center. These facilities had been closed since August 18 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 prevention measures will continue after reopening. The number of visitors allowed simultaneously will be limited, and indoor routes will be guided in one direction. Mask-wearing and temperature checks will also be enforced. A Cultural Heritage Administration official stated, “The National Palace Museum will limit visitors to a maximum of 1,000 per day, the National Intangible Heritage Center will allow up to 10 visitors per exhibition and up to 50% seating capacity, and the National Marine Relics Exhibition Hall will limit visitors to 10 to 30 per exhibition room.” The official added, “The special exhibition at the National Palace Museum, ‘New Royal Ceramics: Western-style Ceramics Used by the Joseon Royal Family,’ will be extended until the 1st of next month.”

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