Museum of Traditional Korean Music, Seoul

The Museum of Traditional Korean Music in Seoul is located in the same precincts as the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts. An open courtyard demarcates the structure that houses the museum. Displayed in the 5 halls of this building are a number of musical instruments such as the various string instruments, wind instruments and percussion instruments traditionally used in the land. Among the instruments, the Pyeonjong a golden bell and the Pyeongyeong a stone percussion instrument used in the courts of the erstwhile kings attract a lot of attention. The visitors get a taste of this rich musical heritage as the lilting strains of traditional Korean music plays on the speakers fitted into the rooms. A concise history of the origins and growth of music in South Korea has been put up here and the visitors are presented with a stunning display of the musical legacy of the land. The center is committed to spreading knowledge about traditional Korean music and creates an awareness and pride in the minds of the younger generations. The Traditional Music History Hall holds almost 70 keepsakes besides portraits of eminent musicians born in the land. These include paintings of maestro, Bak Yeon and others.

The Museum of Tradtional Korean Music can be easily reached if one takes the subway of Seaoul and alights at the Nambu Terminal Station Line 3, Exit 5. From here a short bus ride on the Seocho Shuttle Bus No.12 or 22 will take one to the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts

No admission fee is charged off visitors at the Museum of Traditional Korean Music at Seoul. Besides, the museum offers a number of facilities such as wheelchairs and waiting lounge.

Address:

Museum Of Traditional Korean Music,
700, Seocho-Dong,
Seoul Korea, South

Telephonic enquiries may be addressed to telephone number +82-2-580-3130

Timings:

The Museum of Traditional Korean Music in Seoul remains open through the week except Mondays. The museum is open November through February from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March through October: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.