‘Dress Like a Museum Exhibit’ is anything but a flop as an earnest fish captures hearts, top prize Thousands of spectators flocked to the National Museum on Saturday for the contest, which ignited interest and passion in Korea’s cultural heritage. 2026.9.20
‘People becoming the artifact’: Contestants explain how viral museum cosplay contest brings national treasures to life Finalists in the National Museum of Korea’s dress-up competition describe transforming historic artifacts into costumes and discovering their stories through craft. 2026.9.9