Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music
Welcome to the Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music, the first museum in Korea dedicated solely to Korean folk songs. Opened in 2019, our museum celebrates these precious vessels of Korean thoughts and emotions of Koreans, offering a unique window into traditional Korean society. Korean folk songs are a cherished intangible cultural heritage, and we invite you to explore their rich history and cultural experience through our exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.
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Permanent Exhibition Gallery 1 – Work and Korean Folk Songs
Housework Songs, Farming Songs, Hangang Siseon Boat Song, and Sea Working Songs.
Discover the vital connection between labor and Korean folk songs in this exhibition. Experience the melodies that once boosted productivity and alleviated the monotony of daily tasks. Immerse yourself in lyrics that reflect the encouragement, determination, and personal sentiments of laborers.
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Permanent Exhibition Gallery 2 – Play and Korean Folk Songs
Seasonal Festival Songs, Collective Play Songs, Children’s Folk Songs, Arirang – A Song of the People, and Popular Folk Songs.
Seasonal customs and festivities for both adults and children are always accompanied by songs. Some of these songs have been preserved to this day, thanks to the development of mass media and the efforts of professional musicians.
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Permanent Exhibition Gallery 3 – Ritual, Consolation and Korean Folk Songs
Funeral Songs, Songs for Soothing Pain, Narrative Songs.Folk songs were used at traditional funerals to soothe the soul of the deceased and comfort the grieving family. Learn about these songs that offer solace and alleviate sorrow through video footage of funeral processions and miniature models.
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Permanent Exhibition Gallery 4 – The Succession to Korean Folk Songs
Many Korean Folk Songs have survived only in written documents, except for a few designated as intangible heritages. Watch videos of performances that reinterpret these songs with a modern touch, created to help preserve this vanishing tradition.
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Experience Zone
Song from the Book, My Own Song Postcard, Master of Rhythm, Song Puzzles, and Folk Song ZoetropesYou can engage with Korean folk songs in a fun and interactive way through various activities
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Special Exhibition Gallery
The museum presents a variety of special exhibitions themed on Korean folk songs. Information about these special exhibitions can be found on the websites of the Seoul Museum of History and the Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music.
Visitor Information
Museum Hours(Assortment, March ~ October, November ~ February)
| Opening Hours |
9:00-18:00, Tue-Sun (Last Admission 17:30)
18:00-21:00, Fridays for Seoul Open Night (Apr-Dec 2024)
(Note: Facilities include an audio room, themed exhibition spaces, and backyard, etc.) |
| Admission |
Free |
| Address |
96 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Inquiries |
+82-2-742-2600 |
| Address |
https://museum.seoul.go.kr/sekm |
How to Get Here
Subway
- Line3Exit 4 of Anguk Station on Line 3 (5-minute walk)
- Lines135Exit 6 of Jongno 3-ga Station on Line 1, 3, and 5 (8-minute walk)
Bus
- Changdeokgung Bus Stop (109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 601, 710, 7025, etc.)
Parking: There is no parking lot available, so please use nearby parking facilities.
