National Museum in Full Bloom with Spring Flowers, Enjoy Exhibitions and Flower Viewing at Once

by Lee Jonggil

Published 13 Apr.2022 13:50(KST)

On the 14th, when spring rain fell across the country, citizens carrying umbrellas were moving at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The National Museum, welcoming spring, also offers attractions in its outdoor garden. Under the bright weather, spring flowers are in full bloom, making it perfect for flower viewing. On the 13th, the National Museum of Korea introduced various spring flower spots. Between the National Museum of Korea and the National Hangeul Museum lies a stone sculpture garden. Visitors can enjoy a stroll while admiring stone pagodas and stone Buddhas created since the Unified Silla period. The Mirror Pond, reflecting the museum building, the old Bosingak Bell, and the Celadon Pavilion are also not to be missed. Together with the Mir Waterfall, they create a magnificent scene. A representative from the National Museum of Korea said, "Currently, plum blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom," adding, "Rhododendrons and yellow forsythias will follow."

The gardens of thirteen national museums distributed across the country are also bursting with spring energy, dazzling with flowers. Visitors can also enjoy diverse exhibitions and cultural events. The National Museum of Korea will start the exhibition "Invitation of a Collector" on the 28th, commemorating the first anniversary of the donation of the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee's collection. On the 3rd of next month, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korea-Mexico diplomatic relations, "Azteca: People Who Moved the Sun" will also be showcased.

The National Jeonju Museum is currently holding "Egypt: Stories of Life, Death, and Resurrection," the National Jinju Museum is presenting "The Flow of Korean Color Painting," and the National Jeju Museum is exhibiting "Sehando." The National Gwangju Museum will hold "Namdo Culture Exhibition VII," the National Daegu Museum will host the "Hangeul Museum Gyubang Gasa Traveling Exhibition," the National Naju Museum will present "The Reunion of Two Warriors Standing Again," and the National Chuncheon Museum will open the "Hello, Peony" exhibition next month.