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Find Korean festivals and performances by dates, region and name. The default list covers records from 2026 onward; select a year to explore past editions.
Names without reviewed translations use Latin transliteration. Original Korean details are available on the linked source page.
Seoul ·
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 09:30–17:30; Wednesday and Saturday 09:30–21:00. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
National Museum of Korea
Admission and visitor informationThe national museum in Yongsan offers permanent and special exhibitions alongside outdoor garden displays.
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Seoul ·
March–October 09:00–18:00; November–February 09:00–17:00; Wednesdays in March–October until 20:00
National Folk Museum of Korea
Admission and visitor informationThe main museum explores everyday Korean life and folk traditions through permanent and temporary exhibitions and outdoor displays of daily life. This is a different location from the Paju branch.
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Gyeongbuk ·
10:00–18:00; Saturdays in March–October until 20:00
Gyeongju National Museum
Admission and visitor informationExplore Silla heritage in its former capital, Gyeongju. When combining the permanent galleries with the children’s museum, check gallery closure dates and children’s visiting procedures separately.
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Chungnam ·
09:00–18:00; closed Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year and Chuseok. Check official public-holiday exceptions.
Gongju National Museum
Admission and visitor informationThe Ungjin Baekje Gallery, featuring finds from King Muryeong’s tomb, and the Chungcheongnam-do History and Culture Gallery introduce Baekje and regional history. Outdoor stone artefacts and the children’s activity room can also form part of your route.
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Chungnam ·
Check official visitor guidance for each gallery’s opening hours and closing days.
Buyeo National Museum
Admission and visitor informationA museum of Baekje culture with permanent exhibitions and a dedicated gallery for the Baekje Gilt-bronze Incense Burner. Visitors can explore both the viewing space and the area explaining the burner.
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Gwangju ·
Main museum 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30); children’s museum 10:00–17:00
Gwangju National Museum
Admission and visitor informationThe museum focuses on exchanges in Asian ceramic culture, with exhibitions in the main building, a ceramics culture gallery and a children’s museum. Plan ceramic displays and family activities as separate parts of the visit.
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Jeju ·
09:00–18:00; closed Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year and Chuseok
Jeju National Museum
Admission and visitor informationThe museum traces Jeju Island’s history from prehistory through Tamna, Goryeo and Joseon. Discover local life and culture in the exhibitions, alongside the children’s museum and immersive video room.
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Daegu ·
09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30); closed Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year and Chuseok
Daegu National Museum
Admission and visitor informationThe Ancient Culture, Medieval Culture and Clothing Culture galleries explore history and dress. Connect artefacts from different periods with clothing displays to choose a theme for your visit.
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Jeonbuk ·
Permanent exhibitions 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30); children’s museum 10:00–17:30
Jeonju National Museum
Admission and visitor informationVisit permanent exhibitions and a children’s museum exploring the lives of seonbi scholars. Children encounter cultural heritage through the four treasures of the study and the stages of a scholar’s life.
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Busan ·
Tuesday–Friday 09:00–18:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 09:00–19:00; last admission 30 minutes before closing
Korea National Maritime Museum
Admission and visitor informationThe Ocean and Navigation galleries, aquarium and media displays explore the relationship between people and the sea. The maritime library and children’s museum have different visiting conditions from the main exhibitions.
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Seoul ·
15 September–30 November 2026: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–21:00; Thursday 09:00–18:00
Seoul Museum of History
Admission and visitor informationExhibitions and historical materials explore Seoul’s places, history and residents’ memories. Its location beside Gyeonghuigung Palace makes it possible to connect the visit with other historic spaces in central Seoul.
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Seoul ·
Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30); closed 1 January and Mondays
Seoul Museum of Everyday Life
Admission and visitor informationA museum of Seoul residents’ everyday history, with former detention facilities and recreated alleys illustrating modern and contemporary daily life. Explore permanent and temporary exhibitions separately.
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