- January 1, 2011
- Launching of the Cultural Foundation National Museum of Korea in accordance with the Act to Promote Museums and Art Galleries
- April 2007
- Designation as a public Organizational Chart
- December 2006
- Designation as a professional art Organizational Chart
- October 2005
- Relocation to Yongsan, and launching of projects initiatives
- July 2004
- Establishment of the Culture Foundation of National Museum of Korea to convert museums into multipurpose spaces for cultural and art activities