Temporary Closure of the National Palace Museum of Korea Science and Culture Exhibition Hall

Reorganized as a Space Highlighting the Relationship Between the Joseon Royal Family and Scientific Culture

On the 6th, a press preview for the special exhibition "Hello, Moran" was held at the National Palace Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This exhibition, which explores Joseon royal court culture through the motif of the peony flower, features over 120 artifacts including Changdeokgung palace costumes, peony folding screens, and palace tableware adorned with peony designs. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

The National Palace Museum will close the Science and Culture Exhibition Hall from the 18th of this month until December. Artifacts will be rearranged with a focus on the national treasure 'Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunya Jido Gakseok,' and the space will be designed to highlight the relationship between the Joseon royal court's governance and scientific culture. The Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunya Jido Gakseok is the world's second oldest stone-carved star map. The Science and Culture Exhibition Hall is a space that gathers artifacts reflecting Joseon's advanced scientific technologies in astronomy, medicine, weaponry, and weights and measures. A representative exhibit is the 'restored Jagyeokru.' It is a water clock Jagyeokru originally made by Jang Yeong-sil in the 16th year of King Sejong's reign (1434), restored to its original form. Following the reorganization, it will be relocated to the National Science Museum and exhibited alongside Joseon-era clocks starting in the second half of 2024.