Colorful Child Deity Statues

알록달록 동자상

This exhibition showcases a unique collection of child deity statues (dongja-sang), featuring both monochromatic stone figures and vividly colored wooden representations displayed together. Discover the ritual clothing and symbolic meaning of these deities through the striking contrast of colors and forms. Interactive programs invite visitors to place sacred attributes on the statues themselves and participate in drawing workshops inspired by child deity depictions in classical Korean painting.

Book on the official site

Dates: Sep 30, 2025 → Oct 5, 2026
Venue: Special Exhibition Hall · 🍗 Daegu
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Age: All audiences
Exact location: Special Exhibition Hall
Organiser: National Museum of Daegu
Phone: 053-760-8580

National Daegu Museum

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321 Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

053-768-6051~2

daegu.museum.go.kr/

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🎟️ How to book — Official museum site

1
Check opening hours on the museum's official site
Many Korean national museums close one day a week, often Mondays — worth checking before you make the trip.
2
Book a time slot for the most popular exhibitions
The most anticipated temporary exhibitions sometimes limit access to online time-slot reservations, especially on weekends.
3
Permanent collections are often free
Only certain special or temporary exhibitions charge admission — the permanent collection itself is free to enter at most national museums.
4
Book ahead for groups or guided tours
School groups and guided tours generally need to be booked directly with the museum ahead of the visit.

💡 Good to know

Many Korean national museums close one day a week (often Mondays) — check before you go.