A Visit to Grandfather's House
© Susan Johnson-Roehr
I'm very excited because I will be able to go to Seattle and see the exhibit "Explore Korea: A Visit to Grandfather's House" before it closes October 2001. The exhibit, as described in the museum's literature, is "the first interactive exhibition for families at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Visitors will take a journey to explore the daily lifestyle of a Korean family in Grandfather’s time. The exhibition features an architectural setting based on a traditional Korean house, a display of Korean folk art, a mural by Seattle-area Korean-American artists, a videotape, and an art workshop space." I think the most interesting thing about this exhibit is that a good part of it is really directed toward children. According to the exhibit's web site, "young visitors will be able to go inside the various rooms of the house to discover various objects and explore what activities take place there. Children are invited to try on traditional clothing, practice calligraphy, play a board game, and use the kitchen. In the adjacent art workshop space, children ages five to ten will also be able to take part in a related craft activity and create an item—inspired by the exhibition—to take home." How cool is that? The exhibit's web page is very nice, with great graphics, sound files, and children's activities. "A Visit to Grandfather's House" is on display at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (great setting for those of you that have yet to visit Seattle!). It's a pretty good price, $3 admission (see visting details below). I'll let everyone know how I like it after I visit. TO VISIT THE SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM: Suggested donation of $3 for general admission, and children 12 and under are free (when accompanied by an adult). This fee may not include select special exhibition rates. Your ticket stub is also good for $3 off one admission at the Seattle Art Museum during a seven-day period. The first Thursday of each month is free admission for the general public to the permanent collections and select special exhibitions. The first Friday of the month is free to senior citizens (age 62 and over). Seniors can visit the permanent collections select special exhibitions for free. The first Saturday of every month is free admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum. See the Seattle Art Museum web page for more details.
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