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National Folk Museum of Korea

1-1 Sejongro Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 110-050
Description: Located on the grounds of the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea charts the history of the Korean nation, its people and culture. The museum is divided into three exhibition halls, the firs...Read More
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National Folk Museum of Korea Reviews

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National Folk Museum of Korea

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garbdoubt19 from Travis AFB, California
  • June 1, 2025
Quote: A great museum at a great price (free with admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace). Gives great insight into the life and culture of Korea, and if you time your visit right you'll get to see a taekwondo or sword exhibition in front of the museum.

From journal Kansa Hamnida

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The National Folk Museum of Korea

Quote: The National Folk Museum is a grand facility that has massive amounts of information for its visitors. Located within walking distance of two subway lines (lines 3 and 5), it is an easily managed tourist destination that is well worth your time. ... Read the full National Folk Museum of Korea review

From journal In the heart of Seoul

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The Folk Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by E. B. from Torrance, California
  • September 18, 2025
Quote: The Folk Museum had many dioramas with traditional village settings. You saw examples of food and clothing as well as annual holiday customs. There were dioramas of women weaving clothing and making soybean paste called deng-jahng and the pickled... Read the full National Folk Museum of Korea review

From journal Hanguk Minsokchon (The Korean Folk Village)

National Folk Museum

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Composthp from Singapore, Singapore
  • November 25, 2025
Quote: This museum is a gateway to the history, life and culture of the Koreans. It features not only articles of the common folk but also those of the upper class, especially in the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ~ 1910). Look out for the phallic Earth God that... Read the full National Folk Museum of Korea review

From journal Winter Sonata

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Korean National Folk Museum

  • 3 out of 5 stars by jmineo from L.A., California
  • March 27, 2025
Quote: Within the grounds of the Kyongbok Palace is the Korean National Folk Museum. The exhibits within this museum depict early and rural Korean living, with some pretty life-like dioramas. The dioramas particularly interested me here, since it brought... Read the full National Folk Museum of Korea review

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