Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

“An interactive exhibition detailing the subterranean origins of ancient artifacts has been granted a longer run at the Incheon Geomdan Prehistory Museum, following a surge of interest from families during May, Korea’s Family Month. The city-run museum said Friday that the exhibition, "Where Do Relics Go? Yumul’s World Exploration," will remain open through May 31. Originally slated to close earlier this month, the program was extended to accommodate a steady influx of weekend crowds and educational group tours. Designed for a younger audience, the showcase demystifies the specialized world of archaeology. It traces the lifecycle of a relic — from its initial discovery at an excavation site to its eventual placement behind the glass of a museum display case. Through a series of hands-on stations, children are invited to play the role of both field researcher and curator, experiencing how historical objects are preserved and interpreted for the public. The exhibition has gained particular traction as a destination for parents navigating the holiday-heavy month of May, which includes

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