National Museum of Korea Ranks Third Globally with 6.5 Million Visitors in 2025

In 2025, the National Museum of Korea in Seoul achieved the distinction of being the third most visited museum worldwide, drawing in 6,507,483 guests, which marks a remarkable 70% rise from 3.8 million in 2024, as reported by The Art Newspaper. Established in 1945, the museum, which opened its doors in 2005, was crafted by Robert Siegel alongside Samoo Architects & Engineers and Kunwon International Architects. It emphasizes Korea's archaeology, history, and art, outpacing both the British Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its popularity is bolstered by the global appeal of Korean culture and partnerships with BTS and BLACKPINK. A special exhibit featuring admiral Yi Sun-sin attracted over 400,000 attendees, and the museum provides free entry to its permanent displays and English-language guided tours.