Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

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.

Scale

Site 14,749㎡, Total floor area 7,6137㎡ (5 levels above ground, 3 levels underground)
Exhibition Space 473㎡  

Capacity

50 people  

Duration

Approx. 1 hour  

Opening Hours

10:00-17:00  

Fee

Free  

Holiday

Sundays, Public Holidays, Museum's Foundation Day (May 22)  

Parking

Available (B2F, B3F of Sookmyung Women's University Campus No. 2 / Small Vehicles: 200 slots)  

Parkingfee

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  

Inquiry/Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-710-9134  

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