A multimedia diorama of Seoul was unveiled Aug. 11, offering viewers a bird’s eye view of the whole city through the combination of miniature models and IT technology. Measuring 317.29 square meters in area, the diorama is built on a scale of 1:1,500.

The model was based on Seoul of Oct.2008. However, projects that are underway or confirmed to start were also replicated in their completed images. As such, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, Yongsan international business district, Seun Green Axis and the Hangang renaissance projects in their finished forms can be seen.

The audiovisual room in the new wing features the latest technologies. The search lighting on the ceiling, laser beam and speed dome camera operate in synch with search devices, lighting up the features that visitors are searching for.

The diorama project began in Feb. 2008. For 19 months numerous sample models were created and tested. The diorama, multimedia installations and digital content production were made based on these trials.

While there are many dioramas around the country used to promote cities’ vision or major projects, there has not been anything in the scale of this one which measures 21.5 meters by 14.5 meters. It is also rare that a widescreen measuring 12 meters by 3.5 meters, lighting for 200,000 buildings and facilities, search light, laser beam and speed dome camera operate in one single space.

The diorama can also be used as an educational tool because it allows the viewers to get a close look at the cityscape and Seoul’s natural environment.

Viewing information

- Venue : City diorama exhibition hall, third floor of the Seoul Museum of History
- Hours : 9 a.m to 9 p.m. on weekdays. (Closed on Monday)
                 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
                 For more information, call (02)724-0146~150
- Admissions : General admissions to the Seoul Museum of History
                            (Adults 700 won, children free)