Korean Folklore Museum, National museum of folk traditions in Pyongyang, North Korea.
The Korean Folklore Museum contains over 2,300 artifacts distributed across seven exhibition halls, representing Korean social life from prehistoric times through the 19th century.
Founded in February 1956, the museum has collected and preserved cultural materials that document the progression of Korean society from the Old Stone Age onward.
The exhibition halls present collections of traditional clothing, agricultural implements, household items, and ceremonial objects that reflect regional Korean customs and practices.
Located near the Taedong Gate and the Korean Central History Museum, the facility spans 1,800 square meters of exhibition space with informative displays in multiple languages.
The museum building stands within a 30-hectare park shaped like the Korean Peninsula, featuring 130 historical monuments and reconstructions of ancient living spaces.
Location: Pyongyang
Inception: February 1956
GPS coordinates: 39.02150,125.75490
Latest update: April 8, 2025 00:33
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