Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-2-3277-3152

Homepage

www.museum.ewha.ac.kr

Information Use

Capacities : 500 people

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3277-3152

Parking facilities : Available

Parking Fees : 2,000 won for the first 30 min
* 500 won for every additional 10 min after the initial 30 min
* 1,000 won for every additional 10 min after the initial 2 hr
* ECC Parking Lot

Day off : Public holidays, weekends, and during exhibition preparation periods (January & February; periods subject to change)

Charges : Free

Hours : 09:30-17:00
* Closes at 19:00 on Culture Day

Scale : Exhibition hall area: 2,137 ㎡

Touring Time : Approx. 1-2 hr

More information

Collections Status
* The museum possesses more than 25,000 pieces including 1 National treasure, 8 Treasures and 3 Important Folklore Materials.
* Five hundred specially chosen pieces are on display.
- Core collection: ancient pottery, wood works, paintings, calligraphy, metal works and traditional clothings.

Reservations
* Groups of over 10 are required to make reservations 3-4 days in advance.

[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)
* Interpretation services is only available to group visitors of 10 or more people
* Inquiries +82-2-3277-3675