Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Offers "National Heritage Live Experience" Educational Program From Prehistory to Joseon Era

Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum Launches Four Experiential Education Programs
Recruiting Participants for Four "National Heritage Live Experience" Programs
Hands-On Educational Programs to Run from May to November

The Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation, is recruiting participants for the "2026 Wide Village Gwangju, National Heritage Live Experience" educational program, which connects local and national heritage.

Living Heritage Experience Education Heritage Deep Dive! Climate Deep Dive! Children Guardians. Provided by Korea Ceramic Museum

This program, running from May to November, is a hands-on educational initiative utilizing national heritage sites in the Gwangju area of Gyeonggi Province. It is designed to enable participants to experience and understand history and culture firsthand. The program has expanded its target audience to include families, children, and foreigners through a variety of activities themed around prehistory, ceramics, and the environment.

Participant recruitment will take place sequentially by program starting in April, and selection will be made either on a first-come, first-served basis or by lottery. Applications can be submitted through the announcements on the Korea Ceramic Foundation website.

The program consists of four types: ▲The Law of Prehistory ▲Heritage Deep Dive! Climate Deep Dive! Children's Guardian ▲The King’s Vessel, Bunwon’s Era ▲Detective’s Notebook.

First, "The Law of Prehistory: Wise Prehistoric Life" opens for registration on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:00 a.m. on April 27. It will be held on weekends from May 9 to 17. This program is designed for families to experience life in the prehistoric era.

"Heritage Deep Dive! Climate Deep Dive! Children's Guardian" will accept applications from 10:00 a.m. on April 29 and will run from May 13 to June 11. Groups can participate on weekdays, and families can join on weekends. Targeting families with lower-grade elementary school children, the program takes place around the Samri Paleolithic Site and combines ecological observation with environmental protection activities.

From July, "The King's Vessel, Bunwon’s Era" will be held, offering hands-on educational activities on the Bunwon kilns and ceramic culture of the Joseon Dynasty, targeting school groups and foreigners. In September, "Detective’s Notebook: Clues in Ceramics" will operate as a participatory program where families become detectives, explore heritage sites, and complete missions.

National Heritage Lively Experience Education. Wise Prehistoric Life. Provided by Korea Ceramic Museum

Additionally, "The Law of Prehistory, 1-Night 2-Day Camp" will be held three times on weekends from October 17 to November 1, offering a camp-style program where participants can experience Paleolithic life in the Samri Paleolithic Site area of Gwangju. Participants will be selected by lottery.

All programs will be held at the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, the Gwangju Joseon White Porcelain Kiln Site, and the Samri Paleolithic Site area. Participation is free or partially paid depending on the program.

For more details and information on how to participate, please visit the Korea Ceramic Foundation website or contact the Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum.

Ryu Inkwon, CEO of the Korea Ceramic Foundation, said, "This project was designed to allow participants to experience the history and culture of the Gwangju region’s national heritage in a more accessible and engaging way," adding, "We will continue to promote the value of local cultural heritage and expand related programs through various hands-on educational experiences."

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