The museum at Dankook University in Yongin keeps a total of 9,421 items of clothing relics and relevant materials, boasting the largest inventory in the country. It has also come a long way in restoration of past attire unearthed from ancient tombs. In 2001, it became the focus of attention by excavating the 400 year-old mummy of a boy (aged about six at the time of death) in Yangju-gun, Gyeonggi Province, the first of its kind ever found in Korea.

The museum is comprised of Exhibition Halls I and II for old fine art pieces, and III and IV for attire and official hats of the Joseon Period and 300 relics left by Dr. Seok Ju-seon after whom the museum is named.)

Exhibition Hall-III displays the aforesaid 400 year-old mummy of a boy and the coffin excavated in 2001. The clothes of the parents of the boy used to enshroud the body shows their heartfelt love of the child who died young. In addition, items that will draw particular attention of visitors include: attire worn by a young member of the royal family, i.e. Princess Cheongyeon or King Yeongjo’s granddaughter and items left by Prince Deogon or King Sunjo’s third daughter.

Exhibition Hall-IV chiefly contains items dating back to the 1500s through the 1800s and those items restored based on them. Particularly noteworthy is the result of the work of restoration of the attire, shoes and accessories signifying the ranks of officials of the Joseon Period based on the unearthed attire of Lee Jik, a descendant of the royal family. A panel in the hall explains how the work of excavation and restoration is carried out for ancient attire.
For inquiries, please call 82-31-8005-2388~90 or visit danmusee@dankook.ac.kr

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