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.
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- Collections Status The Museum Possesses More Than 25 000 Pieces Including 1 National Treasure 8 Treasures And 3 Important Folklore Materials. Br Five Hundred Specially Chosen Are On Display. - Core Collection Ancient Pottery Wood Works Paintings Calligraphy Metal Traditional Clothings.
- Reservations Groups Of Over 10 Are Required To Make Reservations 3-4 Days In Advance. Br Reservation Method 1 Fill The Application Form. 2 Submit By Email Or Fax. Inquiries 82-2-3277-3675
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services Available In English Reservations Required Br Interpretation Services Is Only Available To Group Visitors Of 10 Or More People Inquiries 82-2-3277-3675
- Capacity 500 People
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-2-3277-3152
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Public Holidays Weekends And During Exhibition Preparation Periods January February Subject To Change
- Usage fee Free
- Usage time 09 30-17 00 Br Closes At 19 On Culture Day
- Scale Exhibition Hall Area 2 137
- Time spent at the attraction Approx. 1-2 Hr
location
52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul