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Busan Museum to Host Chuseok Cultural Event, “A Ride Around the Museum on Horseback”

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Busan Museum will hold the Chuseok cultural event “Chuseok: A Ride Around the Museum on Horseback” for three days from September 25 to 27.

The event has been organized so that residents and tourists visiting the museum during the Chuseok holiday can enjoy Korea’s traditional culture alongside the exhibitions and create special holiday memories with their families.

In particular, to mark 2026, the Year of the Red Horse, the museum will offer interactive programs for visitors of all ages, including unique horse-themed experiences and traditional folk games.

The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the first-floor lobby of the Busan Hall and the museum’s outdoor courtyard. Programs will not operate during the lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The event’s signature program, “A Ride Around the Museum on Horseback,” will take place in the first-floor lobby of the Busan Hall.

Participants will put on horse-shaped inflatable suits and traditional Korean attire, including dopo robes and gat hats, for an entertaining experience combining the Year of the Horse theme with the traditional atmosphere of Chuseok.

The experience will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with six sessions per day beginning on the hour and lasting approximately 15 minutes each. Participation is available through advance on-site registration on the day of the event.

Registration opens at 9:40 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. session, 10:40 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. session, 11:40 a.m. for the 1:00 p.m. session, 1:40 p.m. for the 2:00 p.m. session, 2:40 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. session, and 3:40 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. session.

Visitors can also freely enjoy traditional folk games evoking the festive spirit of Chuseok in the museum’s outdoor courtyard.

A variety of traditional games will be available, including yutnori, tuho, jegichagi, top spinning, ttakji, and hopscotch, allowing the whole family, from children to adults, to experience Korea’s traditional play culture together.

No separate registration is required for the outdoor folk games, and visitors may participate freely during event hours. Some programs may be changed or canceled depending on weather conditions, including rain.

A satisfaction survey event will also be held for event participants.

Visitors who complete the satisfaction survey on site will receive a souvenir inspired by the architecture of Busan Museum. Souvenirs will be provided to the first 200 participants each day.

As supplies are limited, families participating together may receive a maximum of two souvenirs so that more visitors can enjoy the benefit.

Through this event, Busan Museum aims to showcase its appeal as an open cultural space where residents can actively participate and enjoy themselves beyond simply viewing exhibitions.

All programs will be offered free of charge so that not only families with children but also domestic and international tourists visiting Busan during the holiday can participate with ease.

Busan Museum Director Jung Eun-woo said, “For Chuseok, we have prepared a variety of programs that will allow visitors to enjoy activities together as a family and create lasting memories in addition to viewing the museum’s exhibitions.”

“We hope visitors will enjoy both the unique experiences inspired by the Year of the Horse and Korea’s traditional games, and have a joyful and fulfilling Chuseok at Busan Museum,” Jung added.