Daegu National Museum: Ancient Trees Through Conservation Science

An upcoming exhibition pairing ancient wooden artifacts, wood-species analysis, biological samples and botanical illustrations.

국립대구박물관Daegu National Museum: Ancient Trees Through Conservation ScienceCheck the museum's original page for updated dates and visiting conditions for Daegu National Museum: Ancient Trees Through Conservation Science.

Why it mattered at publication

Scheduled for November 3, 2026–October 4, 2027, in Daegu National Museum's special exhibition gallery. It had not opened as of October 29.

Daegu National Museum lists 'Ancient Trees Through Conservation Science' as a forthcoming exhibition from November 3, 2026 to October 4, 2027 in its special exhibition gallery. It is not yet an exhibition visitors can currently see.

The museum plans to present ancient wooden objects from its collection alongside analyses of the tree species used to make them and biological wood specimens. Botanical illustrations depicting trees are also part of the proposed presentation. The exhibition connects scientific study of materials with the interpretation of artifacts.

The museum's general visiting hours are 09:00–18:00, with final admission 30 minutes before closing. It lists Monday, January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day as closures. Address: 321 Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu. Check the official detail page for any exhibition-specific charge, booking requirements and schedule changes.

What we're seeing

Comparing the wooden objects with species identification and conservation research can reveal how material science informs our understanding of ancient craftsmanship.

What we still don't know

The individual object list, exhibition-specific fees, reservation requirements and later operating changes have not been verified. The museum page labels its graphics with a noncommercial/no-derivatives public copyright license, so no image is reused.