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Cheongju
National Museum in Brief
The
Cheongju National Museum opened
on October 30, 1987. Its mission
is to survey, study, and display
the cultural heritage of Chungcheongbuk-do
Province and educate the public
onthe unique provincial culture.
The
museum is at the east foot of
Mt. Uamsan and surrounded by
beautiful scenery.
The
museum building was designed
by Swoogeun Kim, Korea’s most
renowned architect, and represents
a major step forward in design
of contemporary Korean buildings.
The low yet strong roof
lining of the museum naturally
harmonizes the building with
the surrounding mountain environment,
making the museum one of the
most beautiful of all throughout
Korea.
The
museum has a permanent collection
of some 2,300 artifacts excavated
from Chungcheongbuk-do Province
dating from the prehistoric
ages to the Joseon Dynasty.
The exhibits are chronologically
presented to help viewers better
grasp and understand the history
and cultureof Chungcheongbuk-do
Province. On display outdoors
are restored relics including
a hearth for producing iron
from Seokjang-ri, Jincheon dating
back to the Baekje Kingdom,
and tombs of the Unified Silla
from Yongdam-dong, Cheongju.
The museum holds special
exhibitions and traveling exhibitions
every year.
Educational
programs and cultural events,
such as the ‘Museum Research
Program’ ‘Museum Concert’
and ‘Craft Class,’ are offered
for all visitors.On October
8, 2004, the museum opened Cheongmyeonggwan
House, a multi-cultural space
that is home to the ‘Children’s
Museum,’ special exhibition
hall, auditorium, and cafeteria.
It affords visitors opportunities
for more diverse cultural experiences
and convenience.
As
a major regional cultural center,
the Cheongju National Museum
is committed to preservation
of and upholding traditional
culture, offering visitors more
opportunities to enjoy culture,
and promoting culture.
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