National Museum of Natural History
Korea Gallery
June 8, 2007 – July 5, 2017
To celebrate the country's distinctive art, culture, and 2,600-year history, on view are some 85 objects, including Korean ceramics, wooden furniture, stone and wooden sculptures, paintings, and textiles.
The exhibition is divided into the following thematic sections:
- Korean Ceramics: A Tradition of Excellence
- Honoring Family
- The Korean Wedding
- Hangeul: Symbol of Pride, exploring Korean calligraphy and the Korean writing system
- Landscapes of Korea, exploring the country's natural history and built landscape
- Korea Beyond Borders, exploring the cultural identity of Koreans and their descendants living around the world
- Contemporary Korean Art, illustrating that modern Korea finds inspiration in the rich traditions of its past
