Place to visit
Geoje Folk Museum, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Geoje Folk Museum is a museum (거제민속박물관) in South Korea (Changwon). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- 거제민속박물관
- Where
- South Korea · 대금산로 339-7, 거제시, 경상남도
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- PUS Busan, 35 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.94995, 128.67721
What it is and where
Geoje Folk Museum is a museum (거제민속박물관) in South Korea (Changwon). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Changwon, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 31 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.94995, 128.67721; the nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS, Busan), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Geoje Folk Museum is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunPossible14:20
- JulBetter not14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Aeng-sanMountain in South Korea5.9 km
- Orenji SaunaHot spring bath7.5 km
- Busan–Geoje BridgeBridge10 km
- GyeryongsanMountain in Geoje, South Korea11 km
- Ognyeo BongMountain in South Korea11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Museums and art
- National Museum of Korea: Museum located in Seoul, Republic of Korea
- National Folk Museum of Korea: national museum in Seoul, South Korea
- Love Land: sculpture garden
- Gyeongju National Museum: national museum
- Buyeo National Museum: national museum
- Gongju National Museum: national museum
Every South Korea place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Geoje Folk Museum?
It is a museum (거제민속박물관 in the local language) in South Korea. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Geoje Folk Museum?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Geoje Folk Museum?
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 35 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Aeng-san, Orenji Sauna, Busan–Geoje Bridge. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
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- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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