National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)
Address: 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 삼청로 37 (세종로)
Opening Hours:
March - May, September - October: 09:00 - 18:00June - August: 09:00 - 18:30
November - February: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturdays & Sundays, holidays : 09:00 - 19:00
※Last admission is 1hr before closing
(Closed Every Tuesday, New Year's Day)
Admission Fees: Free
This is my second time to the museum, the first being in 2008 with my ex-colleagues. This time round, I decided to take an audio guide tour (1,000krw). There are 3 permanent and 2 special exhibitions in the museum. The museum also houses a library, souvenir shop, kid's exhibition area and an outdoor exhibit area. If you are interested to look at the lives of Korean from the Joseon Dynasty to the 1970s, this is the museum to visit.
Admission Fees: Free
How to get there: From subway line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Palace station, exit #5, or from Anguk station, exit #1. If you are taking subway line 5, then get off at Gwanghwamun station and come out of exit #2.
Astrology map
Printing tiles
Book for learning hanja
Typical room of a Korean family in the past
Celebratory procession
Embroidery
Korean mask - tal
Coins
Korean traditional shoes
Celebration of the first birthday of a baby - doljanchi
Groom's procession to fetch the bride
Medical hall
Andre Kim collection
Comic shop
Personally I love love love exhibits / sets from this era, for some reason. I've been to some sets /museums before but I'm still not bored of them. If you are interested as well, do read my blog posts here:
Sudoguksan Museum of Housing and Living (수도국산달동네박물관)
Street of Memories 추억의거리
Cafe
Music shop
Barber
Clothing shop in Myeongdong
Old tram
The indoor and outdoor exhibits are nothing short of interesting, and a great way to spend a few hours appreciating the history and culture of Korea.
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