National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

- Homepage
www.nfm.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German)

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.

- Address : 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3704-3114

- Parking
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

- Day Off
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

- Tour Duration
Approx. 1hr~1hr 30min



- Collections Status
Approximately 122,550 artifacts (as of January 2016)

- Foreign Language Intepretation Services
[Regular explanation (on-site reservation)]

- Special exhibition: English 14:00



[Guided tour (upon reservation)]

- Registration number: 10-30 visitors

- How to reservation: Phone-reservation +82-2-3704-3129 / Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00

- Reservation period: 3 days before desired day



[Audio guide rental]

- Language support: English, Japanese, Chinese

- Fee: 1,000 won


* Inquiries: +82-2-3704-3066

* Subject to change depending on situation on-site

- Info. Services for Koreans
[Regular explanation (on-site reservation)]

10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00



[Guided tour (upon reservation)]

- Group size: 10-30 visitors

- How to reserve: Phone-reservation +82-2-3704-3129 / Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00

- Reservation period: 3 days before desired day



[Audio guide rental]

- Fee: 1,000 won


* Inquiries: +82-2-3704-3066

* Subject to change depending on situation on-site

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ The National Folk Museum's Korean Folk Performances for Visitors (국립민속박물관 우리민속한마당)

- Homepage
www.nfm.go.kr

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3704-3114

The National Folk Museum is the leading museum depicting Korean folk culture that attracts 3 million visitors every year. Every Saturday, the museum offers free performances where Korean music, traditional dance, martial arts, and mask plays are performed for Korean and international spectators to illustrate Korea’s major seasonal events, special exhibitions, and traditional intangible cultures.

⊙ The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

- Homepage
www.nfm.go.kr

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.

⊙ Châtaigne (샤떼뉴)

- Tel
+82-2-736-5385

Châtaigne is a French restaurant housed in a charming hanok (traditional Korean house) that was remodelled to accommodate dining tables and chairs. Châtaigne uses seasonal ingredients to create a simple and unique French course meal.

⊙ Aēsop - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이솝 삼청)

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⊙ The Restaurant (더레스토랑)

- Tel
+82-2-735-8441

It is a gallery-like restaurant where you can appreciate paintings drawn by famous artists. The best menu at this restaurant is spaghetti. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

- Homepage
www.kukjegallery.com

- Tel
+82-2-735-8449

The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery has established itself as a leading venue for international exhibits such as Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Francis, Jim Dine, Frank Stella, Robert Mangold, Anthony Caro, Cy Twombly, Edward Ruscha, Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and Bill Viola, attracting enthusiastic responses from both the public and the media.



The gallery has placed emphasis on collaborations between artists, galleries, and art dealers around the world and nurturing upcoming artists by sponsoring their artwork and giving them international exposure.

⊙ K.O.N.G Gallery (공근혜갤러리)

- Homepage
konggallery.com

Since its opening in 2005, the gallery has made a significant impact on the Korean photography scene by introducing world-class photographers to Korea. It relocated to its present site next to the Cheongwadae, Samcheong-dong, in 2010, adding spaces for painting, sculpture, video, installation, and other forms of contemporary art. The gallery focuses on artists based in Paris, London, and New York, presenting works that represent the current state of contemporary art in the 21st century. It also plays a vital role as a Korean gallery by discovering young Korean artists and supporting their overseas activities.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 19 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto