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Global Village Folk Museum
Mt 1-3 Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Tower on Mount Namsan, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2 773 9590 x1
#47 of 142 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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This museum showcases rare relics from around the world. Exhibits include clothing, food and ritual tools as well as model dwellings. You can see, for example, the biggest mask in the world, the heaviest silver coin and an elephant mask made of rare gems. In addition, folk cultures of tribes living in remote areas are depicted through various displays ranging from cave dwellings through a Peruvian mummy to dance masks of the Dogon Tribe of Mali. A visit to this museum will give you a look at the personal lives of our ancient ancestors.

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Mo to Su from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM

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