Gwangju Museum of Art
광주시립미술관 · Gwangju · Museums & galleries
The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Gwangju |
| Address | 52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 10:00-18:00 · * Last Wednesday of every month 10:00-20:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) · * Additional closures to be announced as necessary |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available |
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- Oct 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027실재와 환영의 미로
- Mar 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 20262026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
