📍 National Folk Museum of Korea
Seoul · Jongno-gu · History / K-Culture
국립민속박물관
A free museum inside the Gyeongbokgung grounds on everyday life in Korea through the ages, with a Children’s Museum.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- March–October 09:00–18:00 (Wednesday until 20:00); November–February 09:00–17:00. Entry stops 1 hour before closing.
- Closed days
- New Year’s Day, and the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays. Check the official page.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Inside the Gyeongbokgung grounds, near Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3, Exit 5)
- Time needed
- About 1–2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A free museum inside the Gyeongbokgung grounds on everyday life in Korea through the ages, with a Children’s Museum.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Free exhibitions on traditional daily life, steps from Gyeongbokgung
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Listings differ on which day has evening hours. Follow the official page.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Inside the Gyeongbokgung grounds, near Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3, Exit 5).
Nearby attractions
- Gyeongbokgung Palace · 0.2 km away
- National Palace Museum of Korea · 0.6 km away
- Bukchon Hanok Village · 0.6 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.