Exhibitions

Dec 08, 2025

Great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

The National Museum of Korea's exhibition "The Great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin" commemorates the 480th birthday of the display's eponymous naval legend and the 80th anniversary of national liberation. A combined 258 artifacts comprising 669 pieces are shown including six National Treasures (15 pieces), 39 Treasures (43) and six nationally registered cultural properties (nine). Highlights include 20 relics spanning 34 pieces from Yi's family collection such as a handwritten copy of his daily war diary Nanjung Ilgi and his long sword.  

When

Nov. 28, 2025-March 3, 2026

Location

Special Exhibition Gallery 2, National Museum of Korea
137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu District, Seoul

Transportation

Exit 2 of Ichon Station (Subway Lines 4, Gyeongui-Jungang)

Contact (tel/fax/email)

Tel: +82-2-1588-7890

Website

https://www.museum.go.kr/MUSEUM (Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese)