The National Folk Museum's Korean Folk Performances for Visitors (국립민속박물관 우리민속한마당) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

2.6Km    2021-07-07

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 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.

Boram Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (보람안경)

2.6Km    2024-06-26

25-3, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

2.6Km    2019-03-19

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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.

National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

2.6Km    2019-03-18

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-4540, 4524

The Children’s Museum is a hands-on experience museum run by the National Folk Museum of Korea. A variety of visual aids and assembly models allow children to touch and feel pieces and experience folk history in an interactive way. The theme of the exhibitions consists of folk clothing, food, shelter, social life, and entertainment. The museum has a number of interactive spaces including a table set for an ancestral ritual, magnet miniatures depicting a baby’s first birthday, and an area where young visitors can build a folk house. Young learners can also create an avatar wearing in Hanbok, make kimchi using visual aids, or play gonu (a traditional board game). The museum also collects, preserves, and maintains relics and historical items related to youth and youth culture.

Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

2.6Km    2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Jeongwol Daeboreum Event of The National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관 정월대보름 한마당)

Jeongwol Daeboreum Event of The National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관 정월대보름 한마당)

2.6Km    2021-04-23

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3142,
+82-2-3704-3127

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.

Daedo Market (대도 종합상가)

Daedo Market (대도 종합상가)

2.6Km    2020-04-21

9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-2689

Daedo Market sells various imported goods, household goods, men's accessories, interior design items, and decorative items. It is one of the largest places in Namdaemun Market to shop for interior design items. Each shop boasts a diverse selection of unique items, even an window shopping alone can be extremely fun at Daedo Market.

Lotte Mart - Haengdang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 행당역점)

2.6Km    2024-04-22

76, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Gyodae Galbijip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(교대갈비집 세종문화회관)

Gyodae Galbijip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(교대갈비집 세종문화회관)

2.6Km    2020-11-20

5-3 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-730-6882

A great place for group dinners and gatherings. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled spareribs.

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

2.6Km    2024-10-31

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-9951

Registered as a Historic Site, Deoksugung Palace was initially not a royal palace, but the residential home of Grand Prince Wolsan (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494) of the Joseon dynasty. It wasn't until 1593 that the palace was used as a temporary palace of the royal family after their home was burned down during the Imjin War. King Seonjo also stayed at Deoksugung Palace after returning to the city. It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) ascended to the throne and gave this royal residence the name Gyeongungung Palace in 1611. Over the following decades, the palace alternated between being an official palace and a temporary residence. The name did not change officially to Deoksugung Palace, meaning the “palace of virtuous longevity,” until 1907. While the palace once encompassed a vast area with many buildings, the current palace grounds are just a small shadow of the prior splendor, with very few structures remaining.