National Folk Museum of Korea

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Twinkle Twinkle, Hippity-Hop

Interactive Children's Museum exhibition following a bunny doll into the museum's collection, with hands-on excavation, cleaning, conservation and packing activities.

Now showing5 May – 31 Dec 2028Free

ZERO: The North Korea

North Korean folk culture through regional memories of Gaeseong, Hwanghae-do, Pyeongan-do and Hamgyeong-do, shared everyday traditions, and Geumgangsan Mountain as a common cultural memory.

Now showing12 Aug – 14 Feb 2027Free

Happy Onam: A Festival for All, the Joy of Dancing Together

Kerala's Onam harvest festival explored through floral arrangements, ritual objects, festive foods and the Kummattikali masked dance, drawing parallels with Korea's Chuseok.

Now showing14 Aug – 6 DecFree

Permanent Collections

Permanent Exhibition 2: A Year in Korea

Seasonal customs and daily life of 19th- to 20th-century Koreans across Jeongwol, spring, summer, autumn and winter, from New Year rites to harvest and kimchi-making.

Permanent collectionFree

Outdoor Exhibition

Recreated traditional rural life alongside a "Streets of Memories" quarter modelled on 1970s-80s Seoul, with stone pagodas, spirit posts, waterwheels and period shopfronts.

Permanent collectionFree

Permanent Exhibition 1: The Beginning of K-Culture

Traces how traditional Korean daily life and folk customs, from A-frame carriers to white clothing to communal gatherings, underpin today's globally popular K-Culture.

Permanent collectionFree

Permanent Exhibition 3: Korean Life Passages

Life-cycle milestones from the Joseon dynasty to the early 20th century: birth, education, coming-of-age, marriage, longevity banquets, healing practices and funeral rites.

Permanent collectionFree

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MMCA Seoul

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Art Sonje Center

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National Palace Museum of Korea

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Seoul Museum of Craft Art

ChildrenFree9 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Folk Museum of Korea free to visit?

Yes, general admission to National Folk Museum of Korea is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of National Folk Museum of Korea?

National Folk Museum of Korea is open Open daily, 9am-6pm March-October and 9am-5pm November-February; Wednesdays until 8pm year-round (last entry 1hr before close). Closed January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok. Free admission.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is National Folk Museum of Korea?

National Folk Museum of Korea is located at 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045, Republic of Korea, in the Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are Anguk Station (Line 3) and Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).

What can I see at National Folk Museum of Korea?

Korea's story of everyday life, told through folk artifacts on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Current highlights include Permanent Exhibition 2: A Year in Korea, Outdoor Exhibition and Twinkle Twinkle, Hippity-Hop.

Do I need to book National Folk Museum of Korea in advance?

National Folk Museum of Korea is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit National Folk Museum of Korea?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.