National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

Explanation

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.

Inquiry

+82-2-3701-9500

Homepage

www.mmca.go.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-2-3701-9500

Parking Fees : 3,000 won for two hours (additional 500 won for every 30 minutes)

Day off : January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : [Permanent exhibition] Free* Refer to the official website for special exhibitons

Hours : 10:00-18:00Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00-21:00* Last ticketing is 1 hour before closing

Scale : Exhibition area: 8,789 ㎡

Touring Time : Approx. 2 hr

Location

30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions

Chungju Museum (충주박물관)

Chungju Museum (충주박물관)

2026-02-20

112-28 Jungangtap-gil, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chungju Museum was established with the purpose of preserving academic research and artifacts of the Korea's central inland cultural region and realizing a museum that engages with citizens through various events such as special exhibitions. It is composed of the first exhibition hall, the second exhibition hall, and outdoor exhibition spaces. The first exhibition hall displays Buddhist relics, such as those related to Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site and the second exhibition hall focuses on materials excavated from the Chungju area, showcasing the historical characteristics from the prehistoric era to the Unified Silla period. In particular, the exhibition of the Chungju Goguryeobi Monument and the Danyang Jeokseongbi Monument demonstrates that the Chungju area was a strategic location during the Three Kingdoms period.

Exhibition Hall of Chungju Goguryeo Monument (충주고구려비전시관)

Exhibition Hall of Chungju Goguryeo Monument (충주고구려비전시관)

2026-02-20

2319 Gamno-ro, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Opened in 2012, the Exhibition Hall of Chungju Goguryeo Monument is the only place in Korea where visitors can see the Goguryeobi Monument, a stone stele from the ancient Goguryeo Kingdom. Chungju was once a strategic stronghold, controlling key mountain passes and the Namhangang River. The monument provides evidence of Goguryeo’s occupation of the area for more than 70 years. Although it had long stood in Ipseok Village, its historical significance was not recognized until 1979. It is believed to have been erected after King Jangsu expanded Goguryeo’s territory into the Namhangang River basin. Beyond the monument itself, the exhibition hall presents Goguryeo’s history, culture, legends, and daily life, as well as information on the monument’s discovery and other major Goguryeo relics.

Jangmi Gallery (장미갤러리)

Jangmi Gallery (장미갤러리)

2026-02-20

232 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jangmi Gallery was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was renovated in 2013 into a cultural art space. Its name comes from “jangmi” (藏米), meaning “stored rice,” referring to Jangmi-dong—an area once used as a granary for rice collected and shipped to Japan through Gunsan Port during the colonial era. Large warehouses were built near the port to gather grain from the Honam and Chungcheong regions before export. Although the name Jangmi-dong is no longer used as an official administrative district, the history remains embedded in the area. Today, the gallery’s first floor operates as a hands-on learning center offering craft programs such as making coasters, scented candles, wooden necklaces, and personalized handkerchiefs, popular with children, families, and international visitors. The second floor serves as an exhibition hall, hosting memorial and special exhibitions by Korean artists. Adjacent to the gallery is the 77-seat performance hall, created by renovating a former rice warehouse used in the 1930s, and now used for cultural performances and events.

Cheongju Arts Center (청주예술의전당)

Cheongju Arts Center (청주예술의전당)

2026-01-29

69 Heungdeok-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Unbo’s House (운보의 집)

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2026-01-29

92-41 Hyeongdong 2-gil, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Unbo’s House, built at the foot of a mountain, is the former residence where the late master of Korean painting, Unbo Kim Kichang, spent his later years. Passing through the elegant hanok gate and into the garden, visitors arrive at the beautifully preserved main house. The Unbo Art Museum displays artworks and personal artifacts of Unbo Kim Kichang and his wife, Park Rehyun. Recently, the site has also gained popularity as a filming location for dramas. It offers visitors a meaningful glimpse into the life and artistic world of Unbo Kim Kichang, who overcame hearing impairment to become a master of Eastern painting.

Neo Art Center (네오아트센터)

Neo Art Center (네오아트센터)

2026-01-29

37 Suam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Neo Art Center supports the creative activities of young artists by planning exhibitions, fostering a community for artists and collectors, and providing market trend information. It serves as a cultural platform that naturally connects the production and consumption of culture in everyday life. The center features four indoor exhibition halls, an outdoor exhibition space, an outdoor performance venue, and the NEO Cafeteria, making it suitable for a wide range of multicultural events, including house weddings.

Mokpo Hall of Popular Music (목포 대중음악의 전당)

Mokpo Hall of Popular Music (목포 대중음악의 전당)

2026-01-29

34 Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Mokpo Hall of Popular Music is a remodeled space of the former Honam Bank Mokpo branch. The space that was used as the administrative office on the first floor displays historical materials and videos related to the Honam Bank Mokpo branch, while the Modern Times space offers a VR experience where visitors can imagine and experience modern Mokpo and enjoy old songs. The Retro Cafe, an event hall, serves as a modern cultural experience space, equipped with a modern music cafe and a modern costume experience area. A media facade expressing Mokpo's modern cultural heritage is displayed along the exhibition hall walls. On the second floor, the exhibition highlights popular songs connected to Mokpo and introduces the city’s representative singer. By combining the atmosphere of the past with modern digital technology, the hall offers an enjoyable cultural experience for all ages.

INART Pyeongchang (이나트(INART) 평창)

INART Pyeongchang (이나트(INART) 평창)

2025-12-31

787 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

INART Pyeongchang is a permanent immersive media art exhibition venue opened in September 2025. Located within Mona Yongpyong Resort at the foothills of Balwangsan Mountain, the 4,000-square-meter media art space has been designed to present 16 diverse media art installations across 13 distinct zones. Conceived as an artistic space where light and imagination come together to awaken the senses, the exhibition features media art enhanced by sound and scent, inviting visitors into a richly sensory experience. From interactive exhibitions designed for leisurely exploration to quiet spaces for deep immersion, visitors embark on a shimmering artistic journey shaped by themes of discovery, magic, and the light of nature.

Flashback Gyerim (플래시백 계림)

Flashback Gyerim (플래시백 계림)

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Flashback Gyerim, located in Gyeongju, is an immersive media art exhibition that reimagines the region’s unique narrative, from the founding of the Silla Kingdom through the period of Unified Silla, using technology, space, and light. Situated within the Bomun Tourist Complex, the venue spans approximately 5,600 square meters, making it the largest of its kind in Korea, with a maximum ceiling height of 11 meters.The exhibition is designed to let visitors walk through and experience the mythological and folkloric world of Silla firsthand, offering a fully multisensory journey. Large-scale projections, high-resolution media, and immersive sound come together across 13 interconnected zones that form a single epic narrative. Through a thoughtful blend of tradition and modern technology, the exhibition delivers an experience that moves fluidly across the boundaries of time and memory.

Ulsan Keunaegi House (울산큰애기집)

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Ulsan Keunaegi House is a cultural complex that exhibits and sells tourism-related products. The first floor houses a tourist information center and a souvenir shop, while the second floor serves as an exhibition space decorated with themed props. The third floor is a photo studio, where visitors can rent retro costumes and enjoy unique photo sessions in a variety of styles with couples, friends, or family.

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