Horim Museum
호림박물관 · 신림동
It is a museum located in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul.
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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Horim Museum4:07
Welcome to the Horim Museum, an architectural and cultural sanctuary nestled within the vibrant landscape of Seoul. As you step away from the bustling streets and into this hushed, climate-controlled vestibule, take a moment to…
Listen in the app2The Foyer and Founder's Hall3:58
As we enter the Founder's Hall, you are enveloped by a dignified silence, punctuated only by the soft echoes of our footsteps on the polished stone floor. This space is dedicated to the intellectual and philanthropic origins of…
Listen in the app3The Early Earthenware Exhibition Gallery3:55
Stepping into the Early Earthenware Exhibition Gallery, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. The lighting here is warmer, casting deep, dramatic shadows that emphasize the coarse, unrefined textures of the ancient clay. …
Listen in the app4The Goryeo Celadon Hall4:03
Welcome to the Goryeo Celadon Hall. Notice how the ambient temperature seems to drop slightly, and the lighting shifts to a crisp, cool white, perfectly calibrated to illuminate the breathtaking jade-green hues that dominate this…
Listen in the app5The Joseon White Porcelain Corridor4:02
As we transition into the Joseon White Porcelain Corridor, you will immediately perceive a stark, almost austere aesthetic shift. The lush, intricate green world of the Goryeo celadons has vanished, replaced by an environment of…
Listen in the app6The Buncheong Ware Masterpiece Room4:16
Welcome to the Buncheong Ware Masterpiece Room. The energy in this space is markedly different—it is dynamic, expressive, and deeply human. …
Listen in the app7The Mishima and Hakeme Techniques Gallery4:04
Entering the Mishima and Hakeme Techniques Gallery, we transition from observing overall forms to analyzing highly specific decorative methods. This space is dedicated to deconstructing the ingenious ways Korean potters applied…
Listen in the app8The Kohiki Slipware Zone4:05
Welcome to the Kohiki Slipware Zone. As you step into this subtly illuminated space, your gaze will immediately be drawn to the soft, glowing white ceramics that seem to absorb the light rather than reflect it. …
Listen in the app9The Tea Culture and Korai Chawan Exhibit4:08
As we enter the Tea Culture and Korai Chawan Exhibit, the narrative focus shifts from the creation of these ceramics in Korea to their extraordinary reception and recontextualization in Japan. This gallery is designed to feel…
Listen in the app10The Buddhist Sutra Archive3:45
Stepping out of the ceramic galleries, we now enter a space of profound spiritual and historical gravity: The Buddhist Sutra Archive. The environment here is strictly controlled; the lighting is incredibly dim, and the air is…
Listen in the app11Closing3:20
As our physical journey through the Horim Museum comes to a close, let us pause in this quiet transitional space near the exit to reflect on the immense cultural weight of what we have witnessed today. We have traversed centuries…
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What is Horim Museum?
Horim Museum is a place in 신림동 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 신림동 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 43 min 43 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.4808, 126.9186 |
| Last updated |
