National Museum Mirror Pond and Stone Sculpture Garden

The museum's open plaza frames Namsan Tower beneath rooflines recalling traditional Korean architecture, beside the broad Mirror Pond gardens.

Place information

Area

Yongsan-gu

Category

Palaces & heritage

Address

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

Stand at the center of the open-plaza steps to frame Namsan Tower within the rectangular opening in the building.

Nearby sights

• Museum Open Plaza Namsan Tower Frame

  The roof opening frames Namsan Tower in a popular Seoul photography spot.

• Mirror Pond and Cheongjajeong

  A broad artificial pond reflects the museum beside a traditional blue-tiled pavilion.

• Outdoor Stone Sculpture Garden and Mir Falls

  Quiet pine paths display Unified Silla and Goryeo stone pagodas and stupas.