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Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World is a public institutional museum in Gyeonggi-do dedicated to traditional musical instruments from across the world, including Korean traditional instruments, East Asian instruments, and broader global musical traditions. The museum's collection spans hundreds of instruments across categories — traditional Korean gugak instruments, Chinese and Japanese instruments, broader Asian traditions, African instruments, European folk instruments, and contemporary world-music traditions. Interactive listening stations let visitors experience the sounds of various instruments. Programming includes seasonal music-themed events and educational programs scaled for school groups. Best for travelers seriously interested in world music and traditional musical instruments, paired with broader Gyeonggi-area cultural itineraries.

Quick highlights

  • Public institutional museum dedicated to world musical instruments
  • Hundreds of instruments across categories
  • Korean gugak, East Asian, Asian, African, European folk instruments
  • Interactive listening stations
  • For travelers serious about world music and traditional instruments