Look beyond the stone pagodas
Unjusa Temple in Hwasun is famous for its unusual stone Buddhas and pagodas. But its story is not confined to monumental stonework. Fragments of roof tiles once used on buildings can preserve quieter traces of the people who lived and worked here.
Clues from the earth
The exhibition 'Unjusa: Where Time Paused for a Moment', co-organised by the museum and Chonnam National University Museum, introduces archaeological finds from Unjusa. The official description includes tiles bearing the temple's name, other inscribed tiles and eave tiles with Sanskrit-character motifs. Look closely at the inscriptions and repeated patterns rather than rushing through the cases.
An idea for families
Ask children: 'Why might someone put words on a roof tile?' or 'Can you spot a repeated motif?' Treat such questions as invitations to explore, not established conclusions about each object's purpose or date.
Plan the visit
The exhibition is scheduled for 4 August 2026–31 January 2027 in galleries 2 and 3 of Hwasun Unjusa Culture Museum, 91-20 Cheontae-ro, Doam-myeon, Hwasun-gun. November–February hours are 10:00–17:00. The museum closes Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year and the three-day Chuseok period. General admission is free. Photography and filming inside are prohibited. For separate workshops, call 061-379-5893 and check the official website for temporary closures or availability before travelling.