Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)
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Hahoe Mask Museum (하회세계탈박물관)

206 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

About

Journey to the heart of tradition at the Hahoe Mask Museum. Visitors can expect a deep dive into Korean folklore, viewing the famous Hahoe masks and global mask collections. This cultural site, housed within the picturesque Hahoe Village, is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in Korean performance art. While experiencing the vibrant village life is always rewarding, a visit year-round offers access to its exquisite mask exhibits.

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Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, a representative traditional Korean folk town that is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Property). The museum displays not only Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world.

The museum consists of five permanant exhibition halls and one special exhibition hall, housing a wide range of masks from all over the world along with Hahoe masks. The museum also offers activity programs such as wearing a mask, mask trick art, photo zone, and more.
Information
Phone
+82-54-853-2288
Website
www.mask.kr
Hours
09:30-18:00
Closed
January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
Available
Fee
[Museum] Free
[Hahoe Folk Village] Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

Visitors also explore Buyongdae Cliff (부용대), Okyeon pavilion (옥연정사) and RakKoJae Andong(Hahoe) (락고재 안동(하회)) near this location.

Location

36.54894, 128.52771

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