Andong Folk Museum (μλλ―Όμλ°λ¬Όκ΄)
About
Andong Folk Museum is located within the Andong Dam Folk Village, a collection of houses and items collected before being submerged after the creation of the dam. The museum preserves and educates visitors on folk, Buddhist, and Confucian cultures. The museum is divided into an indoor section and an outdoor section. The indoor section in particular focuses on the unique cultural aspects of Andong through various exhibitions, as well as in the video screening room. The outdoor section features nearly 20 traditional structures, including hanok houses and old ice storage rooms, providing a closer look at the lifestyle of the past.
Location
13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (36710)
Operating Hours
09:00-18:00 (* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.)
Rest Days
January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission
Free
Parking
Available
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-54-821-0649
Website
www.andong.go.krScale
Main building B1-2F (3,090 γ‘) Exhibition hall area 1-2F (1,487 γ‘) Total area 171,900 γ‘ (including outdoor museum) Rest area 396 γ‘ (convenience store, restaurant, specialty store, etc.)
Time Required
Approx. 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
Program Information
[Traditional Crafting Experience] Pottery, hanji (traditional Korean paper), traditional knotting, metal working, traditional food cooking * Inquiries: +82-54-840-3763
Industry Information
Research, collect, preserve, and exhibit cultural artifacts, provide educational programs