'Cups and the Stories They Hold' runs in Open Storage Room 16 at the National Folk Museum in Paju from July 23 through November 1, 2026. Public cultural guidance lists Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays, free, with last admission at 17:30. The display features around 190 folk objects—ancient pottery cups, Goryeo celadon tea bowls, ceremonial brass vessels, paper cups and makgeolli cups—along with works by 13 contemporary artists. It traces daily life and ritual through familiar drinking vessels. Head to storage exhibition room 16, not the children's gallery. A tasting or hands-on activity is not confirmed. Phone 031-580-5800–1.
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- Oct 17, 2026
Paju Folk Museum's Cups Exhibition: Free, Until November 1
Traditional cups and contemporary art at Open Storage Room 16.
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