Korea National Museum of Folklore

#AsiaTravelRecord The National Folk Museum is a national museum where you can learn about the traditional lifestyles, culture, and customs of the people who have lived on the Korean Peninsula through various historical exhibits. Currently, there is a special exhibition introducing "Kotdu" Title: PARADE Venue: National Folk Museum Exhibition Room 1 Dates: October 23, 2024 - March 3, 2025 Kotdu = Wooden Man A wooden man is a wooden doll that was used to decorate a sangyo (a palanquin for carrying a coffin) that was used to carry a coffin to the burial site when a person died in Korea. This wooden doll does not stand upright and still, but has various limb movements, sits on an animal, and is full of expression. 🕰️Opening hours: March-October 9:00-18:00, November-February 9:00-17:00, night extension (March-November) Saturday-20:00, June-August Sundays and holidays-19:00 *Last admission 1 hour before closing 📍Location: 37 Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 삼청동 37) 💰Price per person: Free