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Bokcheon Museum Reopens Gallery-Style Library as Cultural Space Bok (福)

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Bokcheon Museum, part of the Busan Museum, announced that it will open Cultural Space Bok (福), newly created through a full-scale renovation of its outdated reading facility, starting March 6.

Cultural Space Bok (福) is a gallery-style library located in the museum lobby on the first floor. It has been designed as a comfortable and trendy place where visitors can relax while enjoying a variety of books on history and the humanities alongside diverse craft artworks.

As the museum refurbished facilities that had aged over about 17 years since their establishment, it moved beyond the previous operating model that focused solely on reading functions and boldly sought to transform the space into a complex cultural venue that can meet visitors’ diverse cultural needs.

First, the museum adopted “Bok” (福) as the name of the space, drawn from “Bokcheon,” which means “spring of good fortune.” In addition, works by artists in various fields—such as ceramics, woodworking, and metal crafts—have been placed throughout the space so that visitors can enjoy a leisurely time while viewing the artworks.

Visitors can read a wide selection of history and humanities books, with a particular focus on the history of Gaya. Children’s books are also available, making it a good weekend outing course for families visiting the museum. The museum plans to continue expanding the space’s role as a complex cultural venue by linking it with museum cultural product sales, small exhibitions, and various cultural programs.

Cultural Space Bok (福) operates daily from 09:00 to 18:00 and is freely available without prior registration. For further details, please contact the museum at 051-550-0336.

Seong Hyeon-ju, Director of Bokcheon Museum, said, “After viewing the museum exhibition and wanting to learn more deeply about fascinating historical stories, visitors will find this the best space.” She added, “I hope more citizens will be able to enjoy this wonderful space, decorated with beautiful objects, and take a comfortable rest here.”