National Folk Museum of Korea
Museo Nacional Folclórico de Corea
National Folk Museum of Korea (37 Samcheong-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — this is a national museum of South Korea, located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people. 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.
Admission: free (there’s a separate entry fee to get into Gyeongbokgung Palace). Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (March – May; September – October), 9:00 am – 6:30 pm (June – August), 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (November – February).