Exhibitions

Jan 08, 2016

Year of the Monkey

Monkeys are not indigenous to the Korean Peninsula, but as one of the 12 animals of the East Asian zodiac, the monkey can be found in many aspects of Korean history and traditions. As the ninth zodiac animal, it symbolizes maternal love and success, and can act as a talisman to ward off evil spirits.

In celebration of 2016, the Year of the Red Monkey, the National Folk Museum of Korea has opened its "Monkey" exhibit on Dec. 23. Divided into three parts, the exhibition explores the depiction of the animal in Korean folklore and has many historical samples of the symbolism embodied by the creature. The event is scheduled to run until Feb. 22 next year.


When Dec. 23, 2015~Feb 22, 2016
Location National Folk Museum of Korea
37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation

By Subway
· Subway Route No. 3 – Exit No. 1 at Anguk Station: Proceed directly up to the Dongsipjagak after having passed the Anguk-dong Crossroad. Walk along Samcheongdong-gil on the right for about 400m and you will find the front gate of the National Folk Museum of Korea. (Takes approximately 15 minutes on foot)

· Subway Route No. 5 – Exit No. 2 at Gwanghwamum Station: Proceed directly past the US Embassy on the right side of the road along Gwanghwamun Park. Cross the underpass and walk along Samcheongdong-gil on the right for about 400m and you will find the front gate of the National Folk Museum of Korea. (Takes approximately 15 minutes on foot)

By bus
· Takes about 15~20 minutes on foot from the bus station around Sejong-ro.
   - Blue Bus: 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 401, 406, 601, 606, and 704
   - Green Bus: 1020, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, 7025, and 7212
   - Yellow Bus (City Tour Bus): 90S Tour and 91S Tour.

· view the Seoul City bus routes
http://topis.seoul.go.kr/eng/

By Neighborhood Bus
· no11 Village bus stops at the Museum front gate every 10-15 minutes.(Samcheong Transportation)
Routes.
· Post office at the Seoul Station (Subway Routes No. 1 and 4) → Namdaemun (KEB) → City Hall Station (Subway Routes No. 1 and 2) → Press Center → Gwanghwamun Station (Korea Telecommunication) → Gyeongbokgung Palace (Beopryeonsa) → Disembark at the National Folk Museum of Korea (Jeongdok Library).

By Car
Use the Gyeongbokgung Palace Parking Lot: After exiting the parking lot, walk along the stonewall fenced road on the left for about 33m to find the front gate of the National Folk Museum of Korea.
(Takes about 5 minutes on foot, parking fees charged ☎ 02-720-7595).

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