Bium Museum
비움박물관 · Gwangju · Museums & galleries
Opened in 2016, the Bium Museum is a folk museum showcasing around 30 thousand Korean modern and traditional artifacts collected by Lee Young-hwa for about 50 years. The art pieces portray the life of poor commoners in the agricultural era before Korea went through industrialization, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the adaptability and resilience of people in hard times. ·
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Gwangju |
| Address | 143-1 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00) |
| Closed | Sundays & Mondays |
| Admission | Adults 10,000 won · * Free for teenagers and kids |
| Parking | Not available |
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What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Geotjaing' 2026
- Aug 20, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Mithila Painting: Art That Connects Heart and Life
- Sep 3, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027ACC Future Prize 2026: Kim Young-eun — To Future Listeners, Sound in Motion
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion: Instance Dungeon — Grey Zone
