For young patients confined to hospital wards, history lessons usually feel worlds away. But inside the pediatric units of Seoul’s major medical centers, an innovative museum initiative has been bringing ancient artifacts, interactive crafts and cultural heritage straight to the bedside of critically ill children — a pioneering effort that has now earned top national honors. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday that the Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum has been awarded the prestigious "Museum & Art Gallery of the Year Award" in the educational program category. Presented annually by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism alongside the Korean Museum Association, the accolade recognizes institutions making exceptional contributions to public enrichment and cultural accessibility. The museum’s award-winning "Hospital School" initiative launched in 2024 at Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital before expanding to Seoul National University Children's Hospital in 2025. Designed specifically for children undergoing prolonged inpatient care or grueling outpatient regimens,