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• Information
  Introduction
  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.
  
  Founding Organization
  Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism
  
  Managing Organization
  National Folk Museum of Korea
  
  Collections Status
  Approximately 122,550 artifacts (as of January 2016)
  
  Main Facilities
  Children's museum, Traditional culture learning space, exhibition halls, planned exhibition halls, folk video room
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [Hall 1] History of the Korean People
  [Hall 2] The Korean Way of Life
  [Hall 3] Life Cycle of the Koreans
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  Lecture room, resource room, museum shop, cafeteria, rest area
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  Free
  * Fees apply to Gyeongbokgung Palace (Purchase ticket from Gyeongbokgung Ticketing Booth).
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Available (free)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  - From Gwangwhamun, take the street toward Samcheong-dong and the parking lot is on the left side. (Refer to the map for visitors arriving in automobiles)
  - Bus: approx. 50 spaces (outside) / Sedan: approx. 240 spaces (basement level)
  
  Parking Fee
  Paid parking lot
  
  Info. Services for Koreans
  [Regular explanation (on-site reservation)]
  10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
  
  [Guided tour (upon reservation)]
  - Group size: 10-30 visitors
  - How to reserve: Phone-reservation +82-2-3704-3129 / Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00
  - Reservation period: 3 days before desired day
  
  [Audio guide rental]
  - Fee: 1,000 won
  
  * Inquiries: +82-2-3704-3066
  * Subject to change depending on situation on-site
  
  Foreign Language Intepretation Services
  [Regular explanation (on-site reservation)]
  - Special exhibition: English 14:00
  
  [Guided tour (upon reservation)]
  - Registration number: 10-30 visitors
  - How to reservation: Phone-reservation +82-2-3704-3129 / Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00
  - Reservation period: 3 days before desired day
  
  [Audio guide rental]
  - Language support: English, Japanese, Chinese
  - Fee: 1,000 won
  
  * Inquiries: +82-2-3704-3066
  * Subject to change depending on situation on-site
  
  Homepage
  www.nfm.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    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 t...

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    Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery ha...

  • 

    World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewelry Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 6...

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    National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 (서울관))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a branch location of the MMCA, opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum s...

  • 

    Africa Museum of Art (아프리카미술관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Africa Museum of Art was established with the purpose of hosting various art festivals and providing the grounds for researching various art themes. A major...

• Accommodation

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    Haeunjae [Korea Quality] / 하은재 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Haeunjae (下隱齋), meaning “hermit’s residence,” is a hanok (traditional Korean house) residence located in Seochon Hanok Village, near Gyeongbokgung Station on Se...

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    DAHMSOJUNG [Korea Quality] / 담소정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Dahmsojung, meaning ‘a house full of laughs’, is a hanok guesthouse that provides sincere services and comfortable relaxation. Located in the middle of Seoul’s...

  • 

    Yeonwoohouse [Korea Quality] / 연우하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Yeonwoo Guesthouse is a quiet and cozy traditional Korean guest house (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong, Jongnogu in Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area crisscr...

  • 

    Inwoohouse [Korea Quality] / 인우하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Run by a couple hailing from Bukchon, Inwoo House is located in an alleyway in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, which is part of Bukchon that is well-known for old hanok ho...

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    Hanok Mon Oncle à Séoul [Korea Quality] / 게스트하우스 서울삼촌 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Guesthouse Mon Oncle a Seoul is a 'hanok' guesthouse located in Bukchon Hanok Village in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, in the alley on the hill right across from...

• Restaurants

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    Châtaigne (샤떼뉴)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    Châtaigne is a French restaurant housed in a charming hanok (traditional Korean house) that was remodelled to accommodate dining tables and chairs. Châtaigne us...

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    The Restaurant (더레스토랑)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    It is a gallery-like restaurant where you can appreciate paintings drawn by famous artists. The best menu at this restaurant is spaghetti. This Western dishes r...

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    Luden Loquen SPACE (카페LN)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Luden Loquen SPACE is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukchon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you ca...

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    Hwangsaengga Kalguksu (황생가칼국수)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Hwangsaengga Kalguksu, one of the most popular restaurants on Samcheongdong-gil, offers authentic homemade kalguksu, wang mandu (extra-large dumpling) and kongg...

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    Cafe COIN 2ho (Cafe COIN 2호)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    A café operated for more than 20 years in Myeong-dong. This is a cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is waffle.

• Shopping

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    SAINT JAMES SAM CHEONG [Korea Quality] / 세인트제임스 삼청 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Saint James Samcheong opened in July 2016. With its large, transparent glass façade, the store is very much a part of...

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    Jilkyungyee Uriot [Korea Quality] / 질경이 우리옷 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located at the entrance of Samcheong-dong Street in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jilkyungyee Uriot Samcheong Branch specializes in daily hanbok. Housed in a free-standing ...

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    Cheongwadae Sarangchae Souvenir Shop (청와대 사랑채 기념품점)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located in one of Korea's most representative cultural attractions, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, this souvenir shop sells various cultural and special products that ...

  • 

    Eunnamu (은나무)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Eunnamu specializes in accessories, focusing on the beauty of simple nature and natural lines. It applies traditional Korean patterns to its accessories. The ma...

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    Z.I.Gallery (지아 衣 갤러리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Z.I.Gallery is a boutique shop by the renowend designer, Zia Kim. Her works have appeared in Seoul Collection, Paris Pretaporter, department stores, and shops a...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5.
  Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.
  Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
  
  [Bus]
  Jeongdok Library Bus Stop or National Folk Museum of Korea Bus Stop.
  Maeul Bus Jongro11
  
  

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