Seoul Craft Museum opens hands-on 'Secrets of Wood' children's exhibition
Wood becomes more than something to build with at a new exhibition in Seoul, where children can follow its grain, explore its textures and scents, assemble wooden letters and turn traditional woodworking techniques into games. The Seoul Museum of Craft Art opened "Secrets of Wood," an interactive exhibition developed in collaboration with woodworking artist Somokjang Semi, on Tuesday at the Children's Museum on the third floor of its Education Building. The exhibition runs through Sept. 19, 2027, and features seven interactive installations designed to introduce children to the physical properties and creative possibilities of wood. The exhibition is organized around three themes: discovering the senses, discovering structures and discovering possibilities. The first section invites children to explore the colors, patterns, textures and scents of different types of wood through installations including an acupressure bench and a rotating maze inspired by underground tree roots. The second section focuses on construction and design, allowing children to assemble wooden pieces into Korean le
