Jeungpyeong Folk Experience Museum

A time-travel outing in Jeungpyeong with your kids, Jeungpyeong Folk Experience Museum

A place where you can experience Jeungpyeong's history and traditions in a hands-on way

Located at 89 Dundeok-gil, Jeungpyeong-eup, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeungpyeong Folk Experience Museum is a special place where you can see, touch, and feel the precious history and traditional culture of the Jeungpyeong area firsthand. It is a great family outing destination, especially with your kids, where you can experience the lives and wisdom of past generations in a way that is both educational and fun.

Main exhibition halls and experience spaces

• Local Heritage Hall
  You can explore Jeungpyeong's local history at a glance through displays of historical artifacts, folk items, and relics excavated from Chuseongsanseong Fortress Historic Site No. 527 and the Namhari temple site. There is also a children's hands-on exhibition room where kids can learn about Jeungpyeong's past and its artifacts in a fun way. In addition, there is a space for hinoki play.
• Dure Hall
  You can experience living traditional culture through displays of instruments related to Dure farming songs, a traditional local folk song tradition, as well as performances by the Jangtteul Dure Farming Song Preservation Association. On the wide lawn in front of the building, you can also enjoy simple activities such as rolling a hoop and kite flying.

A variety of hands-on programs

• A range of educational and experience programs are offered, including options for preschoolers and elementary school students, available at affordable participation fees.
• Depending on the program, fees are generally around 2,000 won to 10,000 won, and advance reservations are required.
• There are also small hands-on activities to enjoy throughout the site.

Hanok architecture and outdoor spaces where tradition meets nature

The museum is built in the hanok architectural style, so you can feel the charm of the past both outside and inside. There is also a hanok experience area, and themed spaces recreating different periods, such as a traditional marketplace and a blacksmith shop, making it a great place for photos as well. In the outdoor folk play yard, you can enjoy a traditional swing and seesaw jumping.

Visitor information

• Hours: March to October 09:00 to 18:00 / November to February 09:00 to 17:00
• Closed: Every Monday, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok day
• Admission: Free admission, with separate fees for some experience programs
• Inquiries: 043-835-4154
• Parking: Free
• Restroom: Located inside Dure Hall
• Other: There is a sink for washing hands near the traditional swing area

Why it is great to visit with your kids

• Kids can easily and enjoyably learn about traditional culture and the history of Jeungpyeong through a variety of activities where they make, see, hear, and touch things themselves.
• The indoor and outdoor spaces are well arranged, making it comfortable to explore and enjoy activities regardless of the weather.
• You can also enjoy seasonal special programs such as traditional food-making and local festivals such as the Jeungpyeong Deulnorae Festival.

MomMom recommended points

• A wide variety of exhibitions and experiences that visitors of all ages can enjoy
• A lively educational setting where kids learn traditional culture through hands-on experiences
• Comfortable sightseeing in a pleasant hanok setting
• An ideal family outing course for naturally learning local history

"Jeungpyeong Folk Experience Museum is a special place where past and present coexist, giving kids a chance to experience the value of traditional culture firsthand."