This is free to enter.  I am guessing most people will go to Gyeongbokgung Palace.  The museum is linked to the palace from the back.  I would definitely recommend going after visiting the palace.  For a free museum, there is a lot of good information mainly on the lives of Korean people and how this has changed over the years.  If your interested in learning about clothing, work, family life and more then go.  Well laid out and very easy to understand.  Clean.  There is a museum shop and small cafe inside too.  I spent about an hour browsing which was good for an overview.  You could easily spend two hours or so in there.  Medium sized so not too big.  The building appears big but it's very spacious.  I had visited the palace and was feeling a little tired, debating whether to go.  Glad I went.  It's not a history museum, more factual and good for children too. One thing, you cannot go back into the palace after you visit the museum so finish your palace visit first.

I enjoyed touring this combined indoor and outdoor museum of Korean folk culture. Some of the visual displays are extremely awesome. You can sit on a rock or walk into the changing immersive digital display/exhibition and become a part of The Mysterious Village. This is a top 10% decile in Korea, and offers most of the displayed information in Korean and English.

We really enjoyed our visit. The space outside of the museum was quite pretty and serene. We went with our 9 year old daughter and only made it through the first floor and spent about an hour. My daughter is not a huge fan of history, so my husband and I enjoyed this museum more than she did but we felt it was a worthwhile experience. The museum is free for the general entrance. there are special exhibits that cost extra but we didn't feel compelled to view it. We'll definitely be back again to check out the other floors and the rest of the park attached to the museum.

First time to visit Seoul, Korea. This was the 1st stop of the tour. The place is huge with beautiful structure, signs with their own meanings. The tour guide was able to explain the meaning of every structure why it's facing East, West, etc. Why structure openings pointing this way. You have to be a cultural enthusiast to be be able to understand some if not all of it. For us, just walking around the big compound was already a nice experience. We were able to witness the changing of the guard. It was a good place to visit.

This museum uses temporary thematic exhibits to enhance its permanent collection. I saw one on the importance of fishing. Another area was under construction. The classic folk art displays were well done. I thought there was a lot of walking. This is a classy place - and free. The entry point is not obvious.

Visited due to needing an indoor place as it was raining. When it rains in Korea it really rains! The museum was very interesting, showing the history and culture of Korea. There were interactive games and English translations. They also have a children's museum. The shop had some nice pieces. Only trouble is that there is also a lot to see in the outside area, so I still ended up getting soaked. Easy to get to and free to enter.

My son and I learned so much about Korean culture by visiting this museum on our first day out. It was a great reference source for things we would be seeing later on our trip. I give this museum a 10/10 for information and quality of displays.

So cool. Gotta admit the air conditioning helped with escape from heat and humidity. It’s inside the G palace grounds. Three permanent exhibitions 1. fish and fishing Smells like fish, history, culture and social significance 2. A year in Korea Takes you through the four seasons and activities by Koreans 3. Life passages. Growing up-old, yesterday and today in Korea So good. Yes yes yes

If you visit the Gyeongbukgung Palace be sure to pay a visit to this wonderful museum which is a short walk away. You’ll be able to cover the museum in a couple of hours in a casual stroll. Stop and focus on any particular exhibit that interests you. Most visitors to the Palace also visit the museum so be prepared for the bus tour groups that make their way through the museum group after group. There are wonderful exhibits outside the museum of old Korean homes and store shops. If you have kids the Children’s Museum is literally next door to the folk museum.

The displays show the history of the Korean people thoroughly. It is interesting to browse through the many displays however it may get repetitive after a while. For those who don't like walking, this museum may be a bad choice however it doesn't involve too much walking. Warning: there is a show at this museum that many would not appreciate, but it shows how people were entertained in the past. All in all, this museum is worth the time. Free admittance by the way.