Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs.
The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 03045 |
| Address | 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3114 |
| Parking Facilities | Available - From Gwangwhamun, take the street toward Samcheong-dong and the parking lot is on the left side. (Refer to the map for visitors arriving in automobiles) - Bus: approx. 50 spaces (outside) / Sedan: approx. 240 spaces (basement level) |
| Parking Fee | Paid parking lot |
| Closed Days | New Year’s Day, the day after Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Usage Fee | Free * Fees apply to Gyeongbokgung Palace (Purchase ticket from Gyeongbokgung Ticketing Booth). |
| Operating Hours | March-May, September-October: 09:00-18:00 June-August: 09:00-18:30 November-February: 09:00-17:00 * Last admission is 1hr before closing. * Last Wednesday, Friday & Saturday of each month open until 21:00 |
| Viewing Duration | Approx. 1hr~1hr 30min |
