A promotional poster for a hands-on science exhibition designed to foster early childhood interest at Incheon Geomdan Prehistory Museum. Courtesy of Incheon Metropolitan Government
An interactive exhibition detailing the subterranean origins of ancient artifacts has been granted a longer run at the Incheon Geomdan Prehistory Museum, following a surge of interest from families during May, Korea’s Family Month.
The city-run museum said Friday that the exhibition, "Where Do Relics Go? Yumul’s World Exploration," will remain open through May 31. Originally slated to close earlier this month, the program was extended to accommodate a steady influx of weekend crowds and educational group tours.
Designed for a younger audience, the showcase demystifies the specialized world of archaeology. It traces the lifecycle of a relic — from its initial discovery at an excavation site to its eventual placement behind the glass of a museum display case. Through a series of hands-on stations, children are invited to play the role of both field researcher and curator, experiencing how historical objects are preserved and interpreted for the public.
The exhibition has gained particular traction as a destination for parents navigating the holiday-heavy month of May, which includes both Children’s Day and Parents’ Day.
Located in the museum’s second-floor special exhibition hall, the program is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Mondays. Admission is free, a factor city officials said was intended to lower the barrier for families seeking meaningful local outings.
The museum is already looking toward the summer season, announcing a subsequent hands-on exhibition titled “Secrets Hidden in the Rocks: The Story of Incheon Dolmens.” Scheduled to open in July, that program will focus specifically on the prehistoric megaliths found across Incheon and the broader Korean peninsula.
Further details can be found on theintegrated websiteof Incheon’s municipal museums.
This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
