The name 'Bauzium' is a combination of 'Bau' (a local dialect word for rock) and 'Museum'.
The architecture employs stone walls and water features to create a seamless transition between the internal exhibition spaces and the surrounding mountain environment.
The museum grounds cover approximately 5,000 square meters of curated landscaping.
It houses a permanent collection focusing on the evolution of 20th-century Korean sculpture.
The reflecting pools are intentionally placed to frame views of the Seoraksan peaks.
Bauzium Sculpture Museum is a private art space founded by sculptor Kim Myung-sook, situated in the coastal foothills of Goseong. The museum complex consists of three main pavilions: the Modern Sculpture Pavilion, the Contemporary Sculpture Pavilion, and the Kim Myung-sook Sculpture Pavilion. It is specifically designed to integrate sculptural works with the natural landscape of the Gangwon-do region. The grounds feature outdoor exhibition areas where stone and metal sculptures are displayed against the backdrop of Ulsanbawi Rock and the Seoraksan mountain range. Visitors navigate a path that connects indoor gallery spaces with manicured gardens and reflecting pools. The museum operates as a cultural hub focusing on the tactile and visual progression of Korean sculptural art.
The central reflecting pool during the golden hour, which provides a mirror image of the mountain peaks.
Walk the outdoor garden path slowly to view the sculptures from different angles relative to the changing mountain backdrop.
Visit the onsite cafe which offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sculpture garden.
Allow time to visit the museum shop which often carries small-scale replicas and art-related stationery.
Do not attempt to walk from the nearest major town as the roads are winding and lack dedicated pedestrian walkways.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume within the gallery pavilions and do not touch the outdoor sculptures unless signs explicitly permit interaction.
