Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, University museum at Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, South Korea.
The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum is housed within Sookmyung Women's University and features traditional and contemporary embroidery works across several exhibition galleries. The collections display detailed needlework from different periods and regions, arranged for visitors to explore at their own pace.
The museum was established in 2004 as a specialized collection focused on preserving textile artworks. Over the years, it has grown to house artifacts that document changing embroidery techniques and craft practices across different time periods.
The embroidered works on display reflect how different cultures expressed their craftsmanship and artistic traditions through textile art. Visitors can observe how Korean and international needlework approaches merge in the same exhibition spaces.
The museum is located on the university campus in Yongsan-gu and welcomes visitors during regular operating hours. Allow time to move through the different gallery spaces, especially if you want to examine the detailed embroidery work closely.
The museum conducts specialized research on textile artifacts and maintains online exhibitions alongside its physical galleries. This digital presence allows people beyond the university campus to explore the collection from anywhere.
Location: Seoul
Inception: 2004
Website: https://sookmyung.ac.kr/chungyoungyangen
GPS coordinates: 37.54468,126.96408
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41
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