Gwangju History & Folk Museum
광주 역사민속박물관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries
Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Mar 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 20262026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)
- Jul 29, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
Within walking distance
Gwangju National Museum
Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion
YODAMN
Cheongchun Balsan Village
May 18th National Cemetery
Gwangju Cinema
Dongnidan-gil Cafe Street
