By the beginning of the twenty-first century, the museum was taking a much broader view about Korean culture with the desire to place it into its international, social, technological, as well as historical contexts. In addition, there is now a children’s museum attached to the main complex.
The collection of the museum includes a wide range of artefacts, including a large collection of textiles, garments and accessories that represent Korean regional life. There are a range of items, including some embroideries, on display in the History of the Korean People gallery.
Address: The museum is located within the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Digital sources:
- http://www.nfm.go.kr/language/english/main.jsp (retrieved 18 March 2017).
- http://www.nfm.go.kr/language/english/htm/muse2_history.htm (retrieved 18 March 2017).
Digital source of illustration (retrieved 18 March 2017).
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