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Gwangju Museum of Art 광주시립미술관

+82-62-613-7100
gwangju.go.kr

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

The Gwangju Museum of Art was established on August 1st, 1992 and has been under the management of the Gwangju Biennale Committee ever since the opening of the Biennale Hall in 1995 and the incorporation of the Biennale Support Headquarters in 1996.

On display at the museum are 560 pieces of artwork ranging from those by classic Korean artists like Heo Baekryeon, O Jiho, Yang Sua, and Im Jiksun to works by modern artists. As part of its efforts to revitalize the region’s art industry, the Gwangju Museum of Art regularly holds various exhibitions and cultural and educational programs.

The Gwangju Museum is divided into 3 sections: the Main Hall, the Education Promotion Center, and the Biennale Hall. There are 18 galleries and 2 visitor lounges. Other facilities include a bookstore, which sells books and magazines on art, and an art information center about domestic and overseas exhibitions.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-7100

・Parking Facilities : Available (B1 of main building & outside the Biennale Exhibition building)

・Parking Fees : Free

・Closed : Every Monday, New Year’s Day, the day of Chuseok (Thanksgiving day), Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day)

・Admission Fees : Adult - Individual 500won / Group (more than 20 people) 400won
Youth, military - Individual 300won / Group (more than 20 people) 200won
Children - Individual 200won / Group (more than 20 people) 100won

※ Free- Children ages 6 or younger, seniors over 65, diplomats and their staff

・Operating Hours : Weekdays, Weekends, National holidays 10:00-18:00
Every last Wednesday a month 10:00-20:00

・Structure Size : B3-2F

Program Information

Info. Services for Koreans

General Overview

Venue rental available
- Please fill out venue rental application and submit to:
Management Office of Municipal Museum of Art (시립전시운영과)
Tel:+82-62-613-7134

Access

[Bus]
Take Bus Songjeong 29, Munheung 48, Sangmu 63, Yongjeon 84, Yongjeon 85, or Cheomdan 95.
Get off at the Culture & Arts Center rear gate (문화 예술관 후문).
Walk 220m towards Unamje Lake and turn right onto Bangmulgwan-ro.
Walk straight (80m) until you see the Museum of Art.

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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