The National Folk Museum of Korea
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The National Folk Museum of Korea, located in the Gyeongbokgung Palace, features aspects of both the traditional folk culture of ordinary people and that of the aristocracy, centering particularly on the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Devoted to the study, collection, and preservation of folk artifacts, it is also a forum for social education on folk culture through exhibitions and classes, which are designed to provide a better understanding of traditional Korean culture.
The National Folk Museum of Korea , the only national museum in Korea devoted to the history of traditional life, has a General Service Division that deals with both general education and the management of museum buildings, an Exhibition Division for displaying artifacts, a Folk Research Division for the study and collection of artifacts,
and a Relic Conservation Division for managing preserved materials.
The buildings of the museum have followed traditional Korean architectural styles.
The five-story main building took its inspiration from Palsangjeon Hall at Beopjusa Temple, while the three-story building to the east was modeled after Mireukjeon Hall at Geumsansa Temple, and the two-story building to the west was modeled after Gakhwangjeon Hall at Hwaeomsa Temple. Particularly noteworthy is the middle facade of the main building, which takes the form of the beautiful "Cloud Bridge Stairway" leading up to the entrance of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, which has a lower flight, the Bridge of White Clouds, and an upper flight, the Bridge of Azure Clouds.
Established and operated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the museum has a collection of 25,088 artifacts. The National Folk Museum of Korea promises to continue developing as a leading institute dedicated to traditional Korean folk culture.
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| | Summer 09:00~17:00, Winter 09:00~16:00, (closed on Mondays) | |
| | Adult 700won, 19~24 ages 300won (Foreigners) Above 25 years old 700won, 7~24 ages 300won | |
| | Exit 5 of Gyeongbok-gung station (line 3); 5 minutes by foot or exit 2 of Gwanghwamun station (line 5); the museum is located in the Gyeongbok-gung Palace. | |
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