The National Folk Museum of Korea's official main-hall page announces a planned closure of Permanent Exhibition Hall 1 from September 30 through December 21, 2026. Normal hours are 09:00–18:00 from March through October and 09:00–17:00 from November through February, with last entry one hour before closing. Only Wednesdays in March–October have extended hours to 20:00; there is no winter evening extension. Museum admission is free, but Gyeongbokgung Palace admission is separate and paid. Free regularly scheduled gallery tours meet at the first-floor lobby information desk and generally accept walk-ins, but groups of ten or more should inquire in advance. English and Japanese tours are available for foreign visitors at different weekday-specific times. Groups of at least ten seeking a separately arranged tour should call 02-3704-3129 at least three days before their visit. Reconfirm exhibition closures and language-specific tours before travelling.