Ewha Womans University Museum
이화여자대학교박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries
The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university to keep them from being confiscated during the Japanese occupation. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection. · · Regular exhibitions of the museum’s collection have been taking place annually from 1972. Since 1996, the museum also held special exhibitions that focus on other themes related to cultural heritage. Additional small-scale exhibitions are also held frequently to promote Korea's traditional culture and art. · · A ceramics research facility as well as a more traditional museum, a large portion of the museum’s efforts is focused on the research and excavation of kilns. To this aim, excavation teams from the museum have traveled to various parts of the country to conduct studies on historic sites and assess the value of artifacts. Through the publication of books and reports on its discoveries, the museum has contributed to raising knowledge and awareness of Korean cultural heritage in academia and among the public.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | 09:30-17:00 · * Closes at 19:00 on Culture Day |
| Closed | Public holidays, weekends, and during exhibition preparation periods (January & February; periods subject to change) |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available |
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