Sangju Museum's special exhibition 'Beyond the Five Senses: Sensing Humanity' opened October 20, 2026 and runs through July 19, 2027 in the Special Exhibition Gallery. It explores the ways seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching have shaped human experience, as well as how tools and technology have expanded these senses.
The museum's official exhibition introduction traces senses from necessities for survival to sources of pleasure, symbols of social status and power, and the multisensory experiences made possible by contemporary technology. Rather than simply naming five senses, the premise encourages visitors to think about the way objects change how humans understand the world.
Sangju Museum is at 684 Gyeongcheon-ro, Sabeolguk-myeon, Sangju. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., ticketing ends at 5 p.m., and admission is free. Mondays and major holiday dates are closure days. Check on-site arrangements before visiting, especially if you hope to use a specific interactive exhibit.