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Seokbong Ceramic Museum

10 story sections27 min 45 s in all
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:25

    Welcome to the Seokbong Ceramic Museum, an extraordinary institution situated in the beautiful coastal city of Sokcho, where the majestic peaks of Mount Seorak meet the deep blue waters of the East Sea. As your guide, I am…

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  2. 2The Museum Foyer and Ticket Area2:57

    As we cross the threshold into the main lobby of the Seokbong Ceramic Museum, you are immediately greeted by an atmosphere of focused artistic dedication. The admission fee of five thousand Korean won grants you access to an…

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  3. 3The Video and Orientation Room2:48

    We now find ourselves in the Video and Orientation Room, a relatively intimate space that serves as the educational heart of the museum. It is in this very room that Director Cho Mu-ho frequently steps out to personally welcome…

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  4. 4The Historical Hall3:00

    Stepping out of the orientation space, we enter the Historical Hall, a meticulously curated corridor that traces the five thousand year lineage of Korean ceramic artistry. This section serves as a vital chronological roadmap,…

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  5. 5The Diorama and Model Hall2:48

    We now transition into one of the most visually engaging and culturally poignant sections of the museum: the Diorama and Model Hall. Spread out before you is an incredibly elaborate, sprawling miniature world. …

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  6. 6The Grand Ceramic Murals2:52

    Prepare yourself, for we have now entered the absolute crescendo of the first floor exhibitions. This magnificent hall is dedicated to Director Cho's most revolutionary contribution to the art world: the Grand Ceramic Murals, or…

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  7. 7The Guinness World Record Hall2:34

    Continuing our exploration of Director Cho's boundary pushing achievements, we step into the hall dedicated to his colossal ceramic plates. This space stands as a testament to an artist's refusal to accept the physical…

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  8. 8The Royal Portrait and Landscape Hall2:32

    As we move into the next gallery, the thematic focus shifts from monumental scale to breathtaking precision. This is the Royal Portrait and Landscape Hall, a space where the volatile art of ceramic painting is pushed to its…

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  9. 9The Second Floor International Exhibition2:40

    We now ascend the staircase to the second floor of the museum, where our scholarly exploration expands far beyond the borders of the Korean peninsula. This expansive gallery is dedicated to the International Exhibition, a…

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  10. 10Closing2:09

    As our comprehensive journey through the Seokbong Ceramic Museum comes to a close, let us pause near the exit to reflect upon the magnitude of what we have witnessed. We have traversed thousands of years of history, from the…

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What is Seokbong Ceramic Museum?

Seokbong Ceramic Museum is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length27 min 45 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates38.1656, 128.5894
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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