Lotte World Folk Museum
Lotte World Folk Museum
4.5
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Janet L
202 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I think this is a holdover from when the Olympics were in Seoul, and there was a goal of educating attendees. The place is geared toward children. That said, my knowledge of Korean history was on that level…so I found this museum very entertaining. Lots of models of past dynasties, even a diorama of Stone Age people! Chronological arrangement. End up at a decent restaurant of traditional food. (I had a little trouble finding this place. Glad I persisted.)
Written 23 May 2023
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Blossom
Singapore, Singapore96 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It felt like we walked into a space from long long time ago. The Folk Museum showed different scenes across the different periods. Really awed by the amount of effort that was put into the displays. It's like a miniature museum that felt so real and if you have gone to Gyeongbokgung Palace before this, it really is amazing.
If you want to have some food after the museum, I recommend the very traditional Korean Food after you exit the museum - Jumak. Refer to my last picture, I was really worried I wouldnt be able to satisfy my craving on Hobak Jeon (Korean Zucchini Fritters) but i found it at the window display of Jumak! If you happen to be looking for this as well, it's at Level 3 of Lotte World Adventure :)
If you want to have some food after the museum, I recommend the very traditional Korean Food after you exit the museum - Jumak. Refer to my last picture, I was really worried I wouldnt be able to satisfy my craving on Hobak Jeon (Korean Zucchini Fritters) but i found it at the window display of Jumak! If you happen to be looking for this as well, it's at Level 3 of Lotte World Adventure :)
Written 3 April 2020
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Tammi
Singapore, Singapore113 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
to be honest, i wasn’t expecting to be as impressed as i was with the museum, but i am so glad that we paid it a visit in the middle of our trip to the theme park, and i would highly recommend others to do the same.
my personal favourite is the miniature zone in the last part of the exhibition where there are tiny, amazingly detailed dollhouse-like displays depicting what korean life was like in the past (attached a few photos in this review). if i had more time i would have tried to look through every single one of the displays. beautifully done.
my personal favourite is the miniature zone in the last part of the exhibition where there are tiny, amazingly detailed dollhouse-like displays depicting what korean life was like in the past (attached a few photos in this review). if i had more time i would have tried to look through every single one of the displays. beautifully done.
Written 5 September 2019
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Girllovespink
Singapore37 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
It was so beautifully curated and I was blown away by the efforts put into the miniature models. I ended up spending 2 hours in the museum... longer than I did queuing for the outdoor rides. I give it a 10/10 and recommend it wholeheartedly. To thoroughly enjoy the experience, I would suggest visitors go check out the actual Gyeongbokgung Palace first so that they will be better able to appreciate the models in perspective. An A* attraction.
Written 28 May 2014
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KKgirl93
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia302 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
Came to Lotte World for the rides and attractions - didn't even give the Folk Museum a passing thought until my dad mentioned that it was included in our admission ticket. We decided to drop by to have a look around (had no idea what to expect) but it turns out that this museum is an intricately curated collection of both life-sized and miniature models and displays of Korean life throughout the ages. There were moving "robots" showing how life was in the olden times (Joseon and Silla dynasty etc) and also replicas of how a typical home would look like in those days - all the way up to the Japanese colonial period. There are even interactive aspects of the visit as they let you try simple and traditional mock-up Korean games.
The most impressive part was probably the cavernous room filled with miniature displays of a typical day at the Palace or village.The careful attention to detail was amazing and I could definitely feel that lots of thought and effort went into preparing the exhibitions. It was quite empty when we visited - think this place is a hidden gem and is not to be missed!
The most impressive part was probably the cavernous room filled with miniature displays of a typical day at the Palace or village.The careful attention to detail was amazing and I could definitely feel that lots of thought and effort went into preparing the exhibitions. It was quite empty when we visited - think this place is a hidden gem and is not to be missed!
Written 5 September 2019
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Eric C
Singapore, Singapore77 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Went on a weekday. I think it’s free to entry with Lotte World adventure tickets. Seniors get a discount n children below 3 gets to enter for free. There is performance and activities during the weekends. Do check before u pay to go in.
Written 16 December 2017
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77Raine27
Cavite Province, Philippines347 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
While roaming around the theme park, I saw this museum. It is for free when you buy the ticket to the amusement park. There were lots of colorful, miniature Korean folks from pre-historic age, stone age up to the time of the different dynasties. Looking at the small scale models, I have learned the rich culture of Korea.
They also have several Korean restaurants inside the museum. I think one of the most beautiful museums I have ever been to.
They also have several Korean restaurants inside the museum. I think one of the most beautiful museums I have ever been to.
Written 3 November 2016
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Czjai R
Laguna Province, Philippines64 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Great way to learn more about Korea's history. Museum features life-size wax figures and miniature displays that show traditional village life during the ancient times.
Written 21 March 2016
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Jeffrey T
Atlanta, GA262 contributions
Jan 2016
This is a surprisingly large, well-done museum that emphasizes tableaux (dioramas) to illustrate various periods of Korean history, particularly those things that demonstrate Korean innovations or dominance. Most of the exhibits were state-of-the-art in 1990, unchanged since then, but still worth viewing. They have a huge hall dedicated to miniature versions of royal buildings and processions of the glory days of the Joseon dynasty, apparently intended to show Asian neighbors that Korean civilization was indeed grand in its own right. If you go to Lotte World amusement park, spend an hour here; or if you are visiting the LotteMart store, spend an hour here, and take the kids, too...they will like it.
Written 30 January 2016
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MigrationAgt
Adelaide, Australia42 contributions
July 2015
Part of Lotte World, this folk museum is large and has miniature models depicting life in imperial Korea. You get to learn a lot about Korean culture.
Written 1 August 2015
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