I strong recommend this place to visit if you have a travel plan in DC. I cannot explain very well my feeling, but you can get an insight about old Korea empire circumstances. The staff is very kind and intelligent. However, you have to make an appointment before you visit this place because it serves private guide tour.

Very meaningful place in Korean history. Could be the center of our independence against Qing (Chinese Empire) and Japan but not succeeded in the end. Korean King paid 50% of his annual royal family budget to purchase this building (25K USD in Y1889) with great hope to be a friend of USA. But it failed to work as a strong insurance for our independence due to Japan & US’s trade behind the scene. This building was unwilling sold to Japan in 5 USD after annexation to Japan in 1910. It was shameful for me to know this story now but lucky to teach it to my children much much earlier in their age. Korean government purchase this building in 2012. This is one of the most valuable spending of our tax that I’ve ever heard of.

The old korean legation building is still alive and the korean diplomacy history is well shown inside ! The docent guide and explanation are amazing and she is very open to any fun small and side questions. The history, people who worked for my country, diplomacy and this building are a big party of us and I really enjoyed my time in the korean historical building in Washington DC ! Many thanks to the docent again.

It's so nice place. This place have been a special meaning for Koreans. I am happy that restoration work is well.

After spending a week exploring Washington DC, this was our very favorite museum that we visited. Such a beautiful building in such a delightful neighborhood, staffed by some of the kindest people we had the opportunity to meet during our visit. Michelle was enthusiastic in sharing her heritage and history with us during a private tour. We felt so incredibly privileged to spend time with her while learning about the friendship between South Korea and the United States over the last 70 years. Her attention to detail and willingness to answer questions and really customize our tour makes this experience truly shine. If you want to get away from the crowds and the giant museums that everyone goes to, take the time to schedule a tour at the Korean Legation Museum and you're certain to walk away feeling like you just experienced something very special.

A must-visit local gem hidden at the heart of Logan circle. The Old Korean Legation is a historically rich place where one can learn about the shift in the 19th century world order and how Korea struggled to find its standing for 16 years until Japanese colonial rule began. It’s a beautiful building carefully restored after thorough research. We booked a slot to visit, and were surprised to be greeted by the guide who warmly welcomed us even though we were 30 mins late. We were the only party then, and the guide gave us a detailed private tour, which I didn’t expect at all. Wish I could keep this gem to myself but at the same time hope that the world knows about it.

Beautifully restored building which was the Korean Legation in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The history connected to the Old Korean Legation is laid out including when Korea lost its sovereignty to Japan, how the Legation Building was forcibly sold in 1910 and how Korea was able to buy it back in 2012 and then restore it. The attention to detail during the restoration is stunning. Definitely worth a visit.

As a Korean-American, I learned a lot about the history of Korea and it's relations with the US. The building has been renovated to resemble the original appearance. Many thanks to the docent who gave a wonderful tour!

Beautiful historic interior with a museum on the third floor. You have to schedule an appointment to visit though.

I was very fortunate to be able to visit this place. I turned around feeling moved that no words could express. I highly recommend stopping by if you're visiting Washington. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Teacher Kang for his sincere guidance. I wish all Korean citizens’ taxes could be used for something meaningful like this.

I came here to do a project last year and had an absolute blast Learning about the history between Korea and the U.S.! Call ahead of time if you need anything special, and they will help you in whatever ways they can. Highly recommend!

Must visit!! Different experience from the ones u get with the Smithsonian

It is a very interesting historic place

Amazing historical gem not many people know of!

This is very artistic building. And have lot history between Korea and America

Definitely a place to visit. Online reservations are required ahead. The tours are done privately and the your lady was really knowledgeable and friendly. Asked many cultural and historical questions as well; and she knew them all. The house is amazingly restored. Incredible seeing such little details in every area. We enjoyed the visit. Not a kid friendly place, since is mostly a guided tour and it's like a "behinds the scenes" with facts of certain events.

This is a gem of a place that I had no clue about. If you're into Asian American history or want to know about Korean history in America, this place is great. For me, I loved seeing how Korean history and tradition integrated with Western life. These are some of the first Koreans to live in America and it was amazing to see how see East meet West especially seeing the restroom and bedroom when you know what traditional Korean and Western styles are like. In addition, I had a great guide who could speak English well. I saw that there were some problems with past guides but my guide did an excellent job explaining everything and answering all my questions. I want to bring my parents here next time we come to DC. They would appreciate this as much if not more than myself.

I wish there were more time slots available for reservation. It was such a great time!

It was heartbreaking because the historical research at the time was well done.

Highly recommended for your trip to Washington! Even though I received history education in Korea, I learned things I didn't know, and the warm consideration given to children who barely knew Korean history made it a comfortable and meaningful time. I especially enjoyed the postcard writing activity on the 3rd floor. Thank you to the guide for the detailed explanation, welcome, and kind answers to my questions.

Wonderful yet tragic history accompanied with a terrific, curated personal experience with a well-read host who is able to answer the most detailed of questions. The engagement does require a pre-reservation but is so well worth the one-one experience. Any and all Koreans or Americans should experience this Legation museum to understand the impacts and sacrifices of successful foreign policy at work.

A dazzling hidden gem off the beaten track in DC. Free tours, a neat gift bag, and an intimate look at cultural clashes from the Mr Sunshine era of Korean-American relations. Lovely experience all around- if you're in DC it's worth visiting some sort of embassy like this!

Really cool museum, I learned quite a bit from this trip. I wish I had visited this museum awhile ago, it's small and unique but it's a really really interesting piece of history in foreign affairs and of the city.

Learned very interesting history about Chosun. And the staffs are very kind.

The director explains things passionately and even takes pictures! If you are planning to visit Washington, be sure to make a reservation!

Historical place for Koreans as well as global citizens who would like to remember Japanese colonial exploitation. Recently reopened due to pandemic. Definitely worth to visit. Don't forget to make a reservation before you visit.