Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 04310 |
Homepage | www.sookmyung.ac.kr (Korean only) |
Address | 100, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
Capacity | 50 people |
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-710-9134 |
Parking Facilities | Available (B2F, B3F of Sookmyung Women's University Campus No. 2 / Small Vehicles: 200 slots) |
Parking Fee | Regular Cars: 1,500 won for first 30-min (additional 500 won for every 10-min exceeded) / All-day parking 20,000 won For people with disabilities: Free (Level 1-3; for level 4 or above, discounts applicable) [Discount] 500 won for first 30-min / 2-hour 1,000 won / 4-hour 2,000 won / 6-hour 3,000 won / Over 6-hour 4,000 won ※ Discount vouchers offered for visitors to the museum |
Closed Days | Sundays, Public Holidays, Museum's Foundation Day (May 22) |
Usage Fee | Free |
Operating Hours | 10:00-17:00 |
Scale | Site 14,749㎡, Total floor area 7,6137㎡ (5 levels above ground, 3 levels underground) Exhibition Space 473㎡ |
Viewing Duration | Approx. 1 hour |
Detailed Description
Collections Status | Textiles and crafts, about 900 pieces of artifacts collection |
Industry Information | [Exhibition] Special or planned 1-2 times a year [Permanent Educational Program] Traditional Embroidery Program, Quilt Specialist Course |