Exploring the Ulsan Children's Museum: A Treasure Trove of Traditional Games
These days, with the weather being so unpredictable, it can be quite tricky to decide where to take the kids. I often think about how great it would be to have a space where we can play joyfully without worrying about the heat, rain, or fine dust.
This time, I visited a place that fits that description perfectly.
It's the Ulsan Museum located in Nam-gu, Ulsan. If you're from Ulsan, you've probably heard of it at least once. I rushed there after hearing that a special exhibition for children was being held.
Today, I'll thoroughly introduce you to this special exhibition currently taking place at the Ulsan Children's Museum!
✔️ Ulsan Grandma's Treasure Box
- Exhibition Period: Until June 28, 2026
- Exhibition Location: Planning Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor
- Viewing Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Admission Fee: Free
- Closed on: Every Monday and January 1
This special exhibition, 'Ulsan Grandma's Treasure Box,' focuses on traditional games and stories of inheritance in Ulsan, designed as a family experience.
Since it's held in the Ulsan Children's Museum, the exhibition is structured to allow children to interact with and engage physically with Ulsan's folk culture.
The exhibition is thoughtfully organized so that children can understand Ulsan's folk culture and freely express their experiences and thoughts.
Upon entering the exhibition space, you'll first encounter traditional games that have been passed down through generations in Ulsan on screens. Most of Ulsan's traditional games are outdoor physical activities that involve natural materials and are enjoyed by many together.
Before trying out the games like 'Soeburi,' 'Maduhee,' 'Maegwiak,' and 'Byeongyeongseonangchigi,' children can preview them on the screens, allowing them to familiarize themselves before participating.
✅ Soeburi Game: Creating Wind by Stepping on Platforms
The Soeburi game can be enjoyed by two children together. It involves stepping on platforms in rhythm to create wind, reminiscent of Ulsan's traditional smithing culture where air was blown to melt iron.
Even young children can easily participate in this platform experience.
✅ Maduhee Game: Ulsan's Prayer through Tug of War
Dongdaesan Mountain in Ulsan has been a sacred place where prayers were offered for rain since ancient times. To turn the mountain facing east towards the west, the villagers created a large rope for a tug-of-war game called Maduhee.
In the exhibition space, children can experience the Maduhee game by pulling on ropes. They can even form teams to play against each other.
In this area, kids can also fold paper resembling ghost masks used in the Maegwiak game.
✅ Traditional Game Experience Corner
In the center of the exhibition hall, there is a corner for everyone to enjoy traditional games lightly. Here, you can try kicking a jegi, playing with air balloons, and participating in yutnori and gonu games. Although these games might be unfamiliar to today's children, they have a captivating charm once you start playing.
What did you think of the 'Ulsan Grandma's Treasure Box' exhibition at the Ulsan Children's Museum? It's a space where children can not only observe but also move their bodies and physically experience Ulsan's folk culture.
For kids, it becomes an exciting playground, and for parents, it offers a chance to reflect on our forgotten traditional culture.
If you're looking for an indoor space to go with your child on a rainy day, a hot summer day, or a day with high fine dust levels, make sure to visit the Ulsan Museum!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/ulsan_nuri/224259779889
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