"40 Years of History Engraved in Cultural Heritage"... Hallym University Opens Special Museum Exhibition

Hallym University Museum Presents "Traces of Hallym, Embracing Cultural Heritage" Until December 5
Weekly Exhibition Talk "Conversation with the Curator" Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
Citizen Humanities Lectures "Citizen Museum Academy" Every Thursday Starting October 30
From Bonguisan Ancient Tomb Pottery to Folk Medical Artifacts: Rare Collection Unveiled

The Hallym University Museum (President Choi Yanghee) will hold the opening ceremony for its 40th anniversary special exhibition, "Traces of Hallym, Embracing Cultural Heritage," on October 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the A Lounge on the first floor of the Ilsong Memorial Library.

Poster for the 40th Anniversary Special Exhibition of Hallym University Museum, "Traces of Hallym, Embracing Cultural Heritage." Provided by Hallym University

This exhibition is designed to reflect on the journey of the Institute of Asian Cultural Studies and the Department of History in the School of Humanities, both of which have accompanied the museum since its establishment. It aims to share the humanistic values and significance of cultural heritage contained within their history.

Part 1, "Traces of Hallym," presents at a glance the major activities and achievements carried out jointly by the museum, the Institute of Asian Cultural Studies, and the Department of History since the 1980s through photographs. Rare materials, such as early university photographs and research outputs from each institution, will be released to the public.

Part 2, "Embracing Cultural Heritage," showcases the museum’s collection of cultural heritage items, excavated and collected by Hallym University from the prehistoric era to the modern and contemporary periods. The Bonguisan Ancient Tombs in Chuncheon, which are rare examples of Unified Silla ruling class tombs excavated in the Yeongseo region, feature pottery with distinct regional characteristics. The exhibition also includes folk medical artifacts collected by Ilsong Foundation and Hallym University, as well as calligraphy and paintings acquired from overseas researchers.

The exhibition will run until December 5, 2025. During the exhibition period, a curator-led exhibition talk, "Conversation with the Curator," will be held every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., where a museum researcher will personally explain the displays. Participation is available by reservation. Additionally, humanities lectures for citizens, "Citizen Museum Academy" and "Cultural Heritage: Field and Record," will be held every Thursday starting October 30.

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all local residents are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit the Hallym University Museum website or contact the museum by phone or email.

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