Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)
Gyeonggi · 63-26, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Admission
Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers 3,000 won / Groups (20 people and more) 3,000 won
Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers 3,000 won / Groups (20 people and more) 3,000 won
Address
63-26, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
63-26, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Overview
Museum of Musical Instruments of the World is the first Korean museum to collect musical instruments from all over the world. At present, it houses about 500 musical instruments including the balafon, djembe, didgeridoo, and angklung from 70 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Islamic Northeast Asia, and Pacific.
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Visitors can try out the instruments in the designated hands-on activity area, and try on traditional costumes, as well as other entertainment activities like <em>pungmul</em> (traditional Korean percussion). Visitors who don’t get enough by just playing and touching the instruments can also take part in folk music lectures. In addition, to provide more knowledge on the regional culture, the museum showcases musical instrument with dolls of respective region's traditional costume, instruments, and painting.
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Visitors can try out the instruments in the designated hands-on activity area, and try on traditional costumes, as well as other entertainment activities like <em>pungmul</em> (traditional Korean percussion). Visitors who don’t get enough by just playing and touching the instruments can also take part in folk music lectures. In addition, to provide more knowledge on the regional culture, the museum showcases musical instrument with dolls of respective region's traditional costume, instruments, and painting.
Location
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South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adults 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers 3,000 won / Groups (20 people and more) 3,000 won
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