National Folk Museum of Korea
Established in 1946, this national museum commemorates the history, culture, and lives of Koreans.
Basic information｜National Folk Museum of Korea
Established in 1946, this national museum commemorates the history, culture, and lives of Koreans.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon09:00–18:00Tue09:00–18:00Wed09:00–20:00Thu09:00–18:00Fri09:00–18:00Sat09:00–18:00Sun09:00–18:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +82 2-3704-3114
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
The National Folk Museum of Korea presents Korean history from prehistoric times to 1910, with a focus on everyday culture. Founded in 1945, it moved to Gyeongbokgung in 1975. Its building reflects traditional Korean architecture, and the museum has three galleries, a children’s museum and an outdoor exhibition area. A visit alongside the palace brings royal spaces and everyday life into view together.
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