National Folk Museum of Korea

🏛 National Folk Museum of Korea
📍 Location: Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
🎟 Entrance Fee: Free! (But you must pay for Gyeongbokgung Palace entry – 3,000 KRW)
🔹 What is the National Folk Museum?
The National Folk Museum of Korea is the best place to learn about traditional Korean life, culture, and history. It showcases how Koreans lived, worked, and celebrated throughout history—from the Joseon Dynasty to modern times.
🏺 Main Exhibitions & Highlights
🔸 Hall 1: Korean Traditional Life & Culture : Learn about daily life in Joseon Korea (farming, family, clothing, and rituals) and displays of traditional Korean houses (Hanok), furniture, and tools.
🔸 Hall 2: Korean Life Cycle (Birth to Death): Covers Korean customs, weddings, and funerals and see a full-size traditional wedding setup and a shamanic funeral procession.
🔸 Hall 3: Korea’s Cultural Heritage & History : Showcases important artifacts from Korea’s past and learn about seasonal festivals, Confucian traditions, and folk beliefs.
🔸 Outdoor Folk Village: Walk through life-size models of old Korean streets and houses and see a giant stone Jangseung (Korean totem poles) and Dolhareubang (Jeju stone statues).
🔸 Special Exhibitions: Features rotating exhibitions on Korean folk art, crafts, and folklore.
🚇 How to Get There?
1️⃣ By Subway: Line 3 → Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 5) → Enter Gyeongbokgung Palace → Walk 5 minutes inside the palace grounds.
2️⃣ By Bus: Take Blue Bus (1020, 109, 171, 601, 606) to Gyeongbokgung Bus Stop.
📝 Tips for Visiting
✔ Visit Gyeongbokgung first, then explore the museum.
✔ Great for families & history lovers – interactive exhibits make learning fun!
✔ Best photo spots: Outside pagoda & folk village area.
✔ Nearby Attractions: Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong Street, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.