Q: WHAT IS THE CLOSING TIME FOR ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM?
A: THE LAST ADMISSION TO THE MAIN MUSEUM IS 5PM, AND THE FINAL CLOSING TIME FOR THE EXHIBITS IS 6PM. PLEASE NOTE THIS WHEN PLANNING YOUR VISIT.
Q: WHEN IS THE BONTAE MUSEUM CLOSED?
A: THE BONTAI MUSEUM IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS OR INTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES, WE WILL SHARE THEM ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA, SO PLEASE CHECK BEFORE VISITING.
Q: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO VISIT THE ENTIRE MUSEUM?
A: THE AVERAGE VISIT TO THE BONTAI MUSEUM, WHICH EMBODIES TADAO ANDO'S ARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY OF EMPHASIZING "SPACES FOR THINKING," IS APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF TO TWO HOURS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE YOUR TIME AS YOU WALK AROUND THE MUSEUM TO SEE AND FEEL.
Q: DO I NEED A RESERVATION TO VISIT THE BONTAE MUSEUM?
A: 0232398+/ (NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED)
Q: CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE?
A: TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE THROUGH THE TOP MENU ON THE MUSEUM'S HOMEPAGE. ONCE PURCHASED ONLINE, YOUR TICKET WILL BE REDEEMED AT THE BOX OFFICE AND YOU WILL BE ADMITTED IMMEDIATELY.
Q: CAN I JUST SEE THE ARCHITECTURE WITHOUT PURCHASING A TICKET?
A: THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE BONTAI MUSEUM IS ALSO PART OF THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBIT CONTENT AND CAN BE EXPLORED AFTER TICKETING.
Q: I'D LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR A GROUP TOUR, HOW DO I DO THAT?
A: THE BASIC POLICY FOR GROUP VISITS IS FREE ADMISSION. THE TOUR COMMENTARY IS CURRENTLY BEING OPERATED AS AN AUDIO GUIDE, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING NUMBER. *INQUIRIES: 064)792-8108 (PUBLIC RELATIONS)
Q: HOW DO I ACCESS THE AUDIO GUIDES?
A: THE AUDIO GUIDES PROVIDED BY THE BONTA MUSEUM USE QR CODES, WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE ITINERARY PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, AT THE ENTRANCE TO EACH EXHIBIT, AND AT THE TICKET BOOTH. EARPHONES ARE NOT PROVIDED, SO PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN.
Q: WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
A: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE MUSEUM IS AVAILABLE BY BUS AND TAXI. THE BUS STOP IS NOT CLOSE BY, SO YOU'LL HAVE TO WALK ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO GET OFF, AND TAXIS ARE BEST TAKEN FROM ZHONGMEN OR DONGGUANG SIXTH STREET TRANSIT CENTER.
Q: WHAT ARE THE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES AT THE BONTAE MUSEUM?
A: WE HAVE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS, PARKING LOTS, RAMPS, AND WHEELCHAIRS (ONE OUTDOOR AND ONE INDOOR).
Q: WHERE ARE THE RESTROOMS, NURSING ROOMS, AND DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS IN THE MUSEUM?
A: THERE ARE TWO RESTROOMS IN THE BONTA MUSEUM, ONE UNDER THE TICKET OFFICE AND ONE IN THE BONTA CAFÉ, AND A DIAPER CHANGING TABLE IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO NOT HAVE A NURSING ROOM AVAILABLE.
Q: DO YOU HAVE STROLLERS OR WHEELCHAIRS AVAILABLE FOR RENT?
A: THE BONTAE MUSEUM HAS ONE STROLLER AND TWO WHEELCHAIRS (ONE INDOOR, ONE OUTDOOR) AVAILABLE FOR USE. PLEASE INQUIRE AT THE TICKET OFFICE TO BORROW THEM. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE BUILDING, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO MANEUVER EACH ASSISTIVE DEVICE, SO PLEASE INQUIRE AT THE TICKET COUNTER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Q: DOES THE MUSEUM HAVE STORAGE LOCKERS?
A: THERE ARE NO LOCKERS IN THE MUSEUM, BUT THE TICKET OFFICE WILL KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS FOR YOU. HOWEVER, PLEASE KEEP YOUR WALLET AND OTHER VALUABLES WITH YOU.
Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESTRICTIONS ON ENTERING THE MUSEUM?
A: The following restrictions are currently in place at the Bontae Museum.
- No food or drink allowed
- No pets allowed
- No photography in the Special Exhibition Hall (Hall 5)
- Observe exhibition etiquette
Q: IS FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM?
A: FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE MUSEUM. HOWEVER, WE DO ALLOW VISITORS TO BRING IN SEALED FOOD IN A BAG. EATING AND DRINKING INSIDE THE MUSEUM IS PROHIBITED.
Q: ARE THERE ANY REST AREAS IN THE MUSEUM?
A: BENCHES ARE AVAILABLE IN PAVILIONS 3, 4, AND 5, AND CHAIRS ARE AVAILABLE OUTSIDE. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TABLES AND CHAIRS IN HALL 2 ARE ARTWORKS AND CANNOT BE SAT ON OR TOUCHED. PLEASE NOTE THAT THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING.
Q: HOW DO I INQUIRE ABOUT RENTING A MUSEUM?
A: PLEASE CONTACT THE BONTAE MUSEUM PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM. 064)792-8108 (BONTAE MUSEUM PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM)
Q: CAN I SHOOT IN THE EXHIBIT HALL OR USE A DRONE?
A: FILMING FOR PERSONAL USE IS PERMITTED IN ALL SPACES EXCEPT THE 5TH EXHIBITION CENTER, WHICH IS A SPECIAL EXHIBITION CENTER. FOR DRONE FILMING, PLEASE CONTACT THE MUSEUM AFTER COMPLETING THE 'DRONE ONE-STOP CIVIL SERVICE' APPLICATION. 064)792-8108 (PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM)
Q: DO YOU HAVE A DOCENT PROGRAM?
A: WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A FORMAL DOCENT PROGRAM, BUT WE DO OFFER AUDIO GUIDES FOR ALL OF OUR WORKS TO HELP WITH DIFFERENT WAYS OF VIEWING.
Q: WHAT ARE SOME RECOMMENDED SPOTS AROUND THE MUSEUM?
A: NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND POINTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE THE HYDROTHERMAL STONE MUSEUM, GRAPE MUSEUM, ARK CHURCH, MOOMINLAND, PORORO THEME PARK, AND CAMELLIA HILL. (IN ORDER OF DISTANCE FROM THE MUSEUM)
Q: 쿠사마 야요이의 <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>는 어떤 작품인가요?
A: 관람자가 직접 지각적 체험을 통해 쿠사마 야요이의 예술세계를 경험할 수 있도록 구성된 설치 작품입니다. 사방을 가득 채운 ‘거울’과 ‘물’이라는 매체는 끝없이 반사되어 공간을 무한하게 확장시키는 동시에, 그 안의 자신과 타인을 무한히 생성시키며 현실과 비현실, 실제와 가상을 넘나들게 만듭니다. 100여 개의 LED 전구로 형상화된 쿠사마 야요이의 환각 속 ‘점’들은 무한 공간 속에서 끝없이 생성되어 자신에게까지 확장되고, 결국 자신을 소멸시키며 환각에 의한 불안과 공포에서 벗어나 초월적 세계로 나아가게 합니다. 관람자들이 제한된 공간 속에서 우주와 같이 경계가 없는 무한함을 경험하고, 또한 자기 생성과 소멸이라는 명상적 경험을 통해 숭고함을 느끼게 합니다. 본태박물관에서 전시하고 있는 <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>는 전 세계에서 본태박물관과 루이지애나 뮤지엄 두 곳에만 설치된 작품입니다.
Q: <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>는 관람 시간이 정해져 있나요?
A: EACH TEAM WILL HAVE 2 MINUTES TO WATCH, AND IF YOU WANT TO WATCH AGAIN AFTER THE SHOW, YOU CAN WAIT IN LINE AND WATCH AGAIN AS INSTRUCTED BY THE STAFF.
Q: <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채> 관람 시 주의 사항은 무엇인가요?
A: <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>은 100여 개의 LED 전구와 물, 거울로 이루어져 있는 작품입니다. <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채> 내 모든 재료는 작품의 중요한 요소로 관람 시 만지지 않고 감상하시길 바랍니다. 또한, 내부가 어두워 물 위에 있는 발판이 잘 보이지 않으실 수 있으니 발판을 제외한 모든 부분이 물로 되어 있음을 인지하시기 바랍니다.
Q: 본태박물관에 <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>가 설치된 시기는 언제인가요?
A: 본 작품은 2014년 쿠사마 야요이 특별전 <KUSAMA YAYOI – A DREAM IN JEJU>에서 전시된 후 본태박물관에 영구 설치되었습니다.
Q: 다른 전시관 관람이 아닌 <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>만 관람이 가능한가요?
A: 본태박물관 제3전시관에서 전시되고 있는 <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>는 특별전이 아닌 상설전시로 박물관 입장권을 소지하신 분들에 한하여 관람이 가능합니다. 본태박물관 입장권을 소지하신 분들은 제1~5 전시관을 전부 관람하실 수 있습니다. 입장권은 매표소에서 구매 가능합니다.
Q: WHEN DID YOU DO THE KUSAMAYOI SPECIAL EXHIBITION?
A: 쿠사마 야요이 특별전 <KUSAMA YAYOI – A DREAM IN JEJU>는 2014년 제주 최초로 개최되었으며, <Infinity Mirrored Room – Gleaming Lights of the Souls>, <Obliteration Room>, <Narcissus Garden> 등 35 점의 작품을 약 4개월 동안 전시하였습니다.
Q: WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S INTENT?
A: <무한 거울방-영혼의 광채>는 쿠사마 야요이의 환각을 실제로 경험할 수 있는 작품으로, 자신의 환각 증상인 점의 무한 증식을 바탕으로 자신과 주변뿐만 아니라 모든 세상이 무수한 점으로 덮이고 확장되는 경험을 제시합니다.
1. 위, 아래, 좌우로 나를 감싸고 있는 수많은 점들을 천천히 둘러보세요.
2. 한 면을 응시하면서 끝없이 생성되는 점과 확장되는 공간을 따라가 보세요.
3. 발판 중심에 서서 자신도 하나의 점이 되었다고 상상하세요.
