Korean Heritage

Explore stories that have shaped the lives of the people of Korea

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The Ancient Kingdom of Silla

Silla, Golden Kingdom of Korea

Maripgan, the Ruler of Silla

Buddhist Art of Silla

Temples and artifacts

The Bell of King Seongdeok the Great

An artistic masterpiece

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

The pond and its artifacts

Gameunsaji Temple Site

The legend of temple

From Joseon Dynasty to Korean Empire

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Hidden Facts You Didn't Know About Joseon Dynasty and Korean Empire

Find things Joseon and we have in common

Online Exhibit

Keepsakes from Princess Deokhye

The last princess of the Korean Empire

Online Exhibit

Royal Symbols

Symbols of authority and power

Online Exhibit

Joseon Wangjo Sillok

Majestic historical records of the Joseon Dynasty

Online Exhibit

Korean Empire

1897 - 1910

Online Exhibit

Seal of the Emperor

The symbol of the Korean Empire

Explore the details of royal paintings

Take a virtual tour of each painting

IN-PAINTING TOUR

Shipjangsaengdo

The 10 Symbols of Longevity

IN-PAINTING TOUR

Jukseokdo

Bamboo and Rocks

IN-PAINTING TOUR

Maehwado

Plum Blossoms

IN-PAINTING TOUR

Hangungdo

Chinese Palace

IN-PAINTING TOUR

Morando

Peonies

National Palace Museum of Korea

Explore over 2,000 items in their collection

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A closer look at wrapping clothes of the Joseon royal court

Royal style

Explore royal Korean fashion, accessories and objects

Outer Robe of a prince

Overcoat with Patterned-gauze and Degummed Silk Yarn

Apron of a prince

Robe of the Consort of Imperial Prince Yeong

Embroidered Leather Shoes

Blue-and-white Porcelain Jar with Dragon Design

White Jade Hairpin of an imperial prince

Embroidered Perfume Pouch of an imperial prince

Embroidered Stringed Purse of Yi Gu

Consort of an imperial Prince

Patterned Jewelry Box

White Porcelain

Explore the colors of Korea

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Royal ceremonies and tradition

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The Admission Ceremony of the Crown Prince

Marking the start of formal education

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Royal Banquet in the Year of Imin

Performing arts in the royal Court of the Joseon Dynasty

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Jongmyojereak

Traditions of ancestral worship, music and dance performance

Life inside the palaces

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Five Things You Must See at Seoul’s Five Historic Palaces

Professor You, Hong-june celebrates the 500-year history of these majestic buildings

EDITORIAL FEATURE

Animals In The Palaces

Curator Heo, Kyun explores the animal figures and sculptures found in the palace complexes of the Joseon Dynasty

The National Folk Museum of Korea

Explore over 28,000 items in their collection

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Everyday Korean life

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Embroidery decorating life with beauty

The craft and art of Korean women

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Woman lives and thoughts

Korean Women' s Writing and Painting

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Agrarian society

Everyday scenes of traditional Korean farming villages

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Simbols of wishes

The meaning and design of traditional symbols

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Life passage

The four ceremonies in s nobleman's life

Korean maps

Mapping the stars and the land

Online Exhibit

New and Old Style Astronomical chart

Traditional and Western style astrological maps, side-by-side

Online Exhibit

Haedong yeojido

Map of Korea

The keepers of traditional craft

Online Exhibit

Knot craft

Maedeupjang

Online Exhibit

Lacquareware

Najeonjang

Online Exhibit

Embroidery

Jasujang

Online Exhibit

Compass Making

Yundojang

Online Exhibit

Metal Engraving

Jasujang

Conservation and Restoration

Efforts to hand down the heritages to posterity

The Progress of Restoration of Portrait

Preserving spirit of an ancestor

Colors in the flow of time

Paper artifacts

Restoration of Signboards

"Gyeongandang" & "Pyeongnakjeong"

The "30-Centimeter Rule"

Rule of resortation

Take a virtul tour of historical sites in Gyeongju and Seoul

ExploreCheomseongdae Observatory

ExploreDonggung Palace and Wolji Pond

ExploreGameunsaji Temple Site

ExploreDaereungwon Tomb Complex

ExploreCheonmachong Tomb

ExploreTomb of king Muryeong

ExploreTomb of General Kim Yusin

ExploreWolseong Palace Site

ExploreOreung Royal Tombs

ExploreGyeongbokgung Palace

ExploreDeoksugung Palace

ExploreChangdeokgung Palace

ExploreGyeonghuigung Palace

ExploreChanggyeonggung Palace

ExploreJongmyo Shrine

Google Expeditions

Are you a teacher? With Google Expeditions, take your students on immersive, virtual journeys and let them discover beautiful tradition and rich history of Korea