Seoul Cultural Heritage Center Hoengseong in Gangwon Province / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
A vast repository of art, history and cultural treasures usually kept out of public view is preparing to welcome visitors for the first time.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that the Seoul Cultural Heritage Center Hoengseong, the city’s first integrated storage facility for museum and gallery collections, will conduct a pilot operation through July 22, ahead of its official opening in September.
Located in Hoengseong County in Gangwon Province, the center was built to consolidate, preserve, research and share cultural assets held by Seoul’s museums and art institutions.
During the monthlong trial period, visitors will be able to freely explore key public spaces, including an open storage area, outdoor exhibition grounds and a reference room.
