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

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

– Homepage
www.nfm.go.kr

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.

– Address : 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-2-3704-3114

– Parking
Available (Gyeongbokgung Palace Parking Lot)

– Day Off
New Year’s Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

– Operating Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00 / November-February 09:00-17:00

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Permanent exhibition room, outdoor play yard, learning center

– Admission Fees
Free

– Interpretation Services Offered
Leaflet (English, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Arabic
Exhibition Commentary (English, Chinese, and Japanese)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

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– Homepage
www.nfm.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-3704-3106

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.

⊙ Aēsop – Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이솝 삼청)

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⊙ Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

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– Homepage
www.kukjegallery.com

– Tel
+82-2-735-8449

The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery has established itself as a leading venue for international exhibits such as Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Francis, Jim Dine, Frank Stella, Robert Mangold, Anthony Caro, Cy Twombly, Edward Ruscha, Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and Bill Viola, attracting enthusiastic responses from both the public and the media.

The gallery has placed emphasis on collaborations between artists, galleries, and art dealers around the world and nurturing upcoming artists by sponsoring their artwork and giving them international exposure.

⊙ Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)

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– Homepage
www.instagram.com/pyunkangyul_teahouse/

Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house is a cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The first floor is a teahouse where one can enjoy Korean tea infused with traditional ingredients and delightful desserts with a view of the cafe’s serene garden, and the second floor is a flagship store of Pyeongang Yul, a K-beauty brand known for integrating hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) in their skincare products. The third floor features a rooftop that offers a sweeping view of the Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

⊙ Hwangsaengga Kalguksu (황생가칼국수)

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– Homepage
http://xn--o39a20aq04bcfbdy7a0gl.com/theme/daontheme_pro01/html/store/01.php

– Tel
+82-2-739-6334

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu is a specialty restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, known for its kalguksu (noodle soup). Kalguksu is a type of noodle soup made by thinly slicing dough into noodles with a knife and boiling them in a broth made from beef bones, clams, or seafood. Their menu includes options like wang mandu (jumbo mandu), hanu suyuk (boiled Korean beef slices), kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and mandutguk (mandu soup). It was selected as a Michelin Guide Seoul 2023 restaurant.

⊙ Beodeul Maru – Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한국문화재재단 버들마루)

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⊙ Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

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– Homepage
www.chf.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

⊙ World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

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– Homepage
www.wjm.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-730-1610

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.

⊙ SAINT JAMES SAMCHEONG[Korea Quality]/세인트 제임스 삼청[한국관광 품질인증]

– Homepage
http://www.saint-james.co.kr

– Tel
+82-742-4628(extension number 207)

The Saint James Samcheong store opened in July 2016 in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The store exemplifies the quiet yet bustling atmosphere of the Samcheong-dong district, and is well-known for its marine styling. It sells men’s, women’s and children’s wear, plus shoes, bags and fashion accessories. Featured brands include SAINT JAMES (France), BUDDY (Japan), VEJA (France), SOLUDOS (USA), and BRONTE (Netherlands).