National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

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

16.4Km    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.

The Great Full Moon Festival  (정월대보름 한마당)

The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

16.4Km    2025-02-05

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

Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

16.4Km    2024-04-16

1F, #101, 301, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Yoojung Restaurant (유정식당)

16.4Km    2024-10-18

14 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yoojung Restaurant is well-known, despite being located in a side-street, thanks to its having been frequented often by BTS members during their training days. BTS fans will love seeing the many pictures and posters of BTS decorating the walls, and can enjoy the same dishes loved by their idols. Some of the stars' most ordered dishes have had their names changed to reflect this.

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

16.4Km    2025-06-19

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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.

Hay - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헤이 가로수)

Hay - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헤이 가로수)

16.4Km    2024-04-18

34, Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Chakraa (Hannam Branch) (차크라(한남점))

Chakraa (Hannam Branch) (차크라(한남점))

16.4Km    2020-02-21

83, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-1149

Located in a famous beautiful area of Seoul, Chakraa is an authentic Indian restaurant. It is also near the Embassy of India in Korea and the Embassies of other countries, as well as UN Village. The restaurant has seating for 60 guests.

Machyomara (마쵸마라)

Machyomara (마쵸마라)

16.4Km    2021-03-22

5, Jong-ro, 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-8886

A place selling maratang (mala soup), which is popular among Koreans who like spicy food. The best menu at this restaurant is mala soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

10 Corso Como Outlets [Tax Refund Shop] (10꼬르소꼬모 아울렛)

10 Corso Como Outlets [Tax Refund Shop] (10꼬르소꼬모 아울렛)

16.4Km    2024-04-18

9, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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

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

16.4Km    2023-06-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-9500

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.