National Intangible Heritage Center — Attraction in Jeonju-si

A gem of a museum (although they call this an exhibition hall), the National Intangible Heritage Center is dedicated to the crafts and craftspeople of Korea. You know all the shoes, Hanboks, furniture, fans and yes, even kimchi you admire in Korean dramas and while here in Korea? That was made by someone very passionate, patient and artistic we spent about two hours here watching videos of these amazing people at work followed by beautiful displays of these objects. There is limited English on the signage, however, your eyes are the translator here.

With nearly all the palaces, shrines and Hanoks denuded of their objects, this museum contextualizas not only the life that the wealthy were privileged to enjoy, but also the ‘people’ with their celebrations and amazing contributions to this nation.

Do not be put off by the ghost town atmosphere. The bulk of the space in this massive complex is dedicated to actual performances and a trainee complex. So during the day, especially during the holidays, it looks closed. Absolutely...

This was a lot of fun. We visited 2 permanent exhibitions and 1 special exhibition. It was interactive, with sound and video installations. There were no English explanations for the individual objects, only the names of the objects, but the interactive elements were easy to understand. The staff was helpful as well.

You can also get the Korean Cultural Heritage Passport here and they have the stamp number...

Awesome place to visit with friends to be introduce tol the wonderful Korean Culture and life style. They offer craft classes, traditional dancings, performances and wonderful exhibitions. Everything is for free. Worthy trip. Great place to bring kids. Many activities for them. Come ready to stay an entire with a leraning deaire and attitude. Many hostels and Inns croaaing the road from the museum. Very...