Incheon National Maritime Museum to Hold Night Opening for “Summer Sea Bookcation”

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Event overview and night opening scheduleThe Incheon National Maritime Museum will host “Summer Sea Bookcation” on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be the museum’s first night opening since its launch.

Reading zone setup and book browsing detailsA reading zone equipped with beanbags, picnic mats, and camping chairs will be set up in the museum’s second-floor lobby. Participants may bring their own books or freely browse the museum’s collection in the library reading room. The reading room will feature books on marine themes, including science, history, and literature related to the sea.

Hands-on programs and side eventsPermanent library reading room programs, such as bookmark decorating and book transcription, will also be offered. A social media photo verification event is also planned. The museum cafe, Museum Wave, on the first floor of the annex will extend its operating hours into the night on the day of the event.

How to apply and number of participantsApplications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with a total of 150 participants to be recruited. Detailed event schedules and participation information can be found on the museum’s website and official social media channels.

Who: Incheon National Maritime Museum

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Incheon National Maritime Museum (second-floor lobby, library reading room, and Museum Wave cafe on the first floor of the annex)

What: A reading and culture event, “Summer Sea Bookcation,” held as the museum’s first night opening since its launch

How: A reading zone with beanbags, picnic mats, and camping chairs will be installed in the second-floor lobby, along with free access to the museum’s collection. Hands-on programs such as bookmark decorating and book transcription, as well as a social media photo event, will also be offered

Applications will open on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis for 150 people

Why: To offer a special museum experience that reflects the culture of enjoying reading and writing as a personal preference, and to strengthen the museum’s role as a multi-cultural space

Q1. How can visitors take part in the museum’s night bookcation event?

Applications for “Summer Sea Bookcation” will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with a total of 150 participants to be recruited. Detailed event schedules and participation information can be found on the museum’s website and official social media channels.

Q2. Which museum is holding a reading culture event during a night opening for the first time?

The Incheon National Maritime Museum will hold its first night opening since its launch and host “Summer Sea Bookcation” on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A reading zone will be set up in the museum’s second-floor lobby, along with hands-on programs such as bookmark decorating and book transcription.

Q3. What event lets visitors enjoy reading and hands-on activities on a summer evening?

The Incheon National Maritime Museum’s “Summer Sea Bookcation” offers a reading zone with beanbags, picnic mats, and camping chairs, access to the museum’s collection in the library reading room, and hands-on programs such as bookmark decorating and book transcription. The Museum Wave cafe on the first floor of the annex will also extend its evening hours.

This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.