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Dress Like a Museum Exhibit 2026 PARTICIPATION RECRUITMENT
- Date 2026-06-12
- Hit 1892
![Dress Like a Museum Exhibit 2026 Tagline Time to awaken the artifact sleeping within you Application Period | June 8 (Mon.) – July 31 (Fri.) 11:59 PM KST Final Round | September 19 (Sat.) 6:00 PM, National Museum of Korea – Open Plaza Event Overview A cosplay event where participants creatively reinterpret and express artifacts from the National Museums of Korea in their own unique way. Eligibility Anyone who wishes to creatively reinterpret National Museums of Korea artifacts as an individual or team (maximum 4 members). How to Participate [Application] Submit Google Forms (Select one semifinal location) [Semifinal Round] Regional competition at four affiliated museums (10 teams selected per region) [Final Round] Grand competition at the National Museum of Korea Recruitment Overview Application Period June 8 (Mon.) – July 31 (Fri.) 11:59 PM KST How to Apply Apply online via Google Forms. Submission Materials Basic information Team member information Artwork description Costume photos (required) Video (optional) Selection Method Online screening → Documents reviewed by the judging panel Judging Criteria Motivation and regional connection Understanding and expression of artifacts Creativity and reinterpretation Shareability Performance skills will be reflected during on-site judging in the semifinal and final rounds. Results Announcement August 14 (Fri.) Schedule subject to change. Notes Applicants must select one of the four affiliated museums for the semifinal round. Semifinalists must participate in the on-site competition at their selected museum. Any artifact from the National Museums of Korea may be chosen as the costume subject. Participants may freely choose any artifact as their subject. However, to ensure balanced regional representation, entries featuring artifacts from affiliated museums may receive favorable consideration during judging. How to Submit Check announcements on the official National Museum of Korea website and social media channels. Application Apply through the Dress Like a Museum Exhibit 2026 Google Form. Semifinal & Final Round Information Region 1 Date: September 5 Venue: Chuncheon National Museum – Outdoor Theater Participating Museums: National Museum of Korea Jeju National Museum Chuncheon National Museum Region 2 Date: September 6 Venue: Gongju National Museum – Main Lobby Participating Museums: Buyeo National Museum Gongju National Museum Cheongju National Museum Iksan National Museum Region 3 Date: September 12 Venue: Daegu National Museum – Auditorium Participating Museums: Gyeongju National Museum Daegu National Museum Jinju National Museum Gimhae National Museum Region 4 Date: September 13 Venue: Jeonju National Museum – Outdoor Gallery Participating Museums: Gwangju National Museum Jeonju National Museum Naju National Museum Venues may be subject to change due to weather conditions. Final Round Date: September 19 (Sat.) Venue: National Museum of Korea – Open Plaza Awards & Benefits Total Prize Pool: KRW 40,000,000 in Cash and Prizes Final Round Director General’s Award Number of Awards: 5 teams Prize: KRW 3,000,000 Excellence Award Number of Awards: 5 teams Prize: KRW 1,000,000 Participation Award Number of Awards: 10 teams Prize: KRW 500,000 Semifinal Round Participation Award Number of Awards: 40 teams Prize: KRW 300,000 Transportation expenses will be provided separately. Contact Dress Like a Museum Exhibit 2026 Office Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–17:00 (excluding weekends and public holidays) Email: natmuseum2026@gmail.com Tel: 02-6958-1995](/crosseditor/binary/images/000005/20260612103138457_ITMOR0ZY.jpg "Dress Like a Museum Exhibit 2026")