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Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

Gwangju Museum of Art is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Gwangju Museum of Art is the city's major public contemporary art museum, with a collection of about 3,800 contemporary Korean and international artworks and substantial permanent galleries covering 20th-century and contemporary Korean art. The museum is part of the broader Asia Culture Center area in central Gwangju, adding to the city's substantial cultural infrastructure. The museum runs about four to five major exhibitions per year alongside its permanent collection display, with bilingual interpretation throughout. Free entry to permanent galleries; ticketed for special exhibitions. About 90 minutes. Pair with the Asia Culture Center, the May 18 Memorial Park, or the Gwangju Biennale Hall during exhibition periods.

Quick highlights

  • Public contemporary art museum in central Gwangju
  • Collection of about 3,800 contemporary Korean and international artworks
  • 20th-century and contemporary Korean art galleries
  • Part of broader Asia Culture Center area
  • Pair with Asia Culture Center and May 18 Memorial Park

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