Museums usually show an object's best side, but this Met gallery turns Korean treasures around: a Buddhist sculpture that once held offerings inside, an openwork porcelain jar hiding an inner chamber, a bronze mirror with a delicately incised image. More than half of the roughly 50 works are on view for the first time. If you love noticing details other visitors miss, this one is made for you.
What to expect
Expect metalwork, wood, ceramics, textiles and lacquer displayed so you can see reverse sides and interiors, explaining how each was built and used. The first rotation wraps up in mid-October before new works rotate in, so what you see depends on when you go.
Good to know
- In Gallery 233 at The Met Fifth Avenue
- Included with Museum admission
- Works rotate partway through the run, so a return visit shows different objects
- Nearest subway is the 4/5/6 at 86th Street
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Common questions
Does the display change?
Yes. The Met lists Rotation 1 from March 16 to October 18, 2026, and Rotation 2 from October 31, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
How many objects are shown?
About 50 from The Met collection, more than half displayed for the first time.
