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Song of Korea
Produced by Austin Children's Museum and developed in
close collaboration with the Samsung Children's Museum in
Seoul, Song of Korea is a hands-on exhibit that uses music
to provide an introduction to Korean cultural practices and
traditions.
What can you do at Song of Korea?
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Explore tools and materials that are used to create
the drums that make ancient samulnori rhythms come to
life
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Join in the family’s Lunar New Year celebration
that reflects Koreans’ deep respect for tradition
and elders
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Type a letter with the Korean (hangul) alphabet
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Learn some Korean animals sounds with a Korean version
of “Old MacDonald”
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Try out your moves to the popular beats of gayo, Korean
pop music
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Hear Korean children talking about their favorite songs
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Learn some traditional dance steps for the famous fan
dance
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See interesting displays of Korean objects
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Where
is Song of Korea now?
Song of Korea is part of the Freeman Foundation Asian Exhibit
Initiative (AEI), the largest grant awarded to ACM and the
children's museums field. Song of Korea is one of seven traveling
exhibits in the AEI, which is designed to promote a better
understanding of Asian cultures. Learn
more about Song of Korea.
 The
Freeman Foundation believes that children's museums best convey
cultural information to children by providing hands-on exhibits
and programs that stimulate curiosity and motivate learning.
Children's museums represent a powerful and fun way to reach
America's children and their families and teach them about
the culture, history and traditions of Asia. With this initiative,
we are building bridges of understanding that will last a
lifetime. Learn more about
AEI.
— Houghton Freeman, Freeman
Foundation Chairman
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