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National Folk Museum

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National Folk Museum Located inside Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum comprises three interconnected buildings. The three examples of traditional Korean architecture on the roofs are some of the highest buildings on the palace grounds, and can be easily seen from almost anywhere.Inside the museum are examples of the different periods of Korean history, from pre-history through the Japanese occupation. In addition to actual relics, replicas and paintings show various aspects of traditional life, including many ceremonies and festivals. Jungang Hall, in the center of the three wings, is used to showcase various exhibitions that change periodically.

National Folk Museum Tours: A Volunteer's Your Guide for Visitors program has an English speaking guide available for tours every Thursday and Saturday at the following times: 10:00-11:10, 11:30-12:30, 14:00-15:10, and 15:40-16:50. Additionally, you can rent a tape recorded guided tour for W2,000. Tapes are available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. near the entrance are several multimedia kiosks giving a general background of the items found in the museum (in Korean, Japanese, and English). (The CD used in the kiosks is available at the gift shop for W23,000.) A souvenir shop offers a selection of traditional Korean handicrafts as well as a number of books about Korean history and culture, some in English and Japanese. In the park immediately outside the museum are a number of additional examples of Korean culture.

Hours:
Mar. ~ Apr. - 09:00 ~ 18:00, (enter by 17:00)
May ~ Aug. - Weekdays 09:00 ~ 18:00, Saturdays/Holidays 09:00 ~ 19:00 (enter by 18:00)
Sep. ~ Oct. - 09:00 ~ 18:00
Nov. ~ Feb. - 09:00 ~ 17:00 (enter by 16:00)
Closed: Every Tuesday, Jan. 1

Admission:
Adults (19 to 64 years old): 3,000 won (groups 2,400 won)
Youths (7 to 18 years old): 1,500 won (groups 1,200 won)

Directions: Subway line 3, Anguk Station, exit 1

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