25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Royal historic sites free to enter on Children's Day
Historic sites in Seoul, from royal palaces to tombs and shrines, will offer free admission on Children's Day alongside interactive programs for children to take part in, according to the Korea Heritage Service.
On May 5, children aged 12 and under and their parents will have entry fees waived, regardless of nationality, at the four Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung. Free admission will also be applied to the Jongmyo royal shrine and the royal tombs, which are spread across the capital, Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces.
Children will be invited to play royal soldiers, trying on traditional uniforms and handling replica weapons. They can also snap photos with palace guards as part of the program.
At the National Palace Museum of Korea, situated on the southwestern side of Gyeongbokgung, families will be treated to magic shows and tours of the museum that shed light on how celestial bodies were studied during the Joseon era. The royal rites and practices during the period will also be explained. The museum is the country's premier institution showcasing Joseon-related artifacts.
