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Busan Museum to Host “British Special Culture Day” in Connection with the Writers Revealed Exhibition

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Busan Metropolitan City Museum (hereinafter “the Museum”) announced that it will host two special “Culture Day” programs in November and December 2025, offering participants an opportunity to explore various aspects of British culture and art.

These programs are designed to enhance visitors’ understanding of the collaborative exhibition Writers Revealed: Shakespeare and 500 Years of Literature and Art (2025.9.30.–2026.1.18.), which is currently being held in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery (UK), while also providing diverse cultural experiences tailored to different age groups.

First, on November 28 at 1:30 p.m., the Museum will invite Jeong U-cheol, one of Korea’s leading exhibition interpreters, to deliver ▲Part 1: a Cultural Talk on British painters William Turner and William Blake, and ▲Part 2: an exhibition interpretation session.

– [Part 1: Cultural Talk] Advance registration (170 participants) and on-site registration (50 participants) will be available. Advance registration opens on November 25 at 10 a.m. via the Museum’s website. The program will be held in the Museum’s main auditorium and is open to anyone free of charge.
– [Part 2: Exhibition Tour] Advance registration only (40 participants), starting on November 25 at 11 a.m. through the Museum’s website. The tour will take place in the Special Exhibition Hall, and participation requires a valid admission ticket for Writers Revealed.
Jeong U-cheol is widely recognized for his storytelling-based exhibition interpretation, with experience in major exhibitions such as Picasso and the 20th Century Masters, Henri Matisse, and Bernard Buffet. Known by the nickname “the Pied Piper of the Gallery,” he has appeared on EBS “Class e – Art Theater,” tvN “You Quiz on the Block,” JTBC “Sangam-dong Class,” and is the author of The Painters I Loved, The Nights Loved by Painters, and Reading the Museum.

On December 6 at 2 p.m., the Museum’s main auditorium will welcome Peter Vint (“Korean Englishman”), who has introduced British culture in an accessible and entertaining manner through broadcasting and online content. He will lead a British and English-language cultural experience program designed for families with elementary school children.

This program is built around the world of Harry Potter, allowing participants to naturally engage with British pronunciation, cultural characteristics, and expressions. A costume play zone and photo booth will also be available for families to enjoy together.

The program consists of: ▲Check-in and Photo Zone Time (13:30–14:00) ▲“Culture Day with Peter Vint” Experience Program (14:00–15:00) ▲Additional Photo Zone Time (15:00–15:30).
A total of 50 family teams with elementary school children (up to 4 participants per team) may register, starting December 1 at 10 a.m. via the Museum’s website.

Jeong Eun-woo, Director of the Busan Metropolitan City Museum, stated, “We expect these two programs to help citizens experience the diverse facets of British culture and art while deepening their understanding of the Writers Revealed exhibition. Through a multilayered program encompassing literature, fine art, and popular culture, we hope to enrich both the depth of the exhibition and the joy of participation. We look forward to the active interest and participation of many citizens.”