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Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)

ArtPhotographyClosed · Opens 10amFreeChang-dong Station (Lines 1 & 4)

Das Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) wurde im Mai 2025 in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, als Koreas erstes und einziges öffentliches Kunstmuseum für Fotografie eröffnet. Entworfen wurde es vom österreichischen Architekten Mladen Jadric gemeinsam mit dem koreanischen Büro 1990uao. Die verwundene, sechsgeschossige Fassade erinnert an lichtempfindliche Pixelbilder. Das Museum besitzt mehr als 20.000 fotografische Werke und Archivmaterialien zur Geschichte der Fotografie in Korea von den 1920er-Jahren bis in die Gegenwart. Hinzu kommen Ausstellungssäle, eine Fotobibliothek, Dunkelkammern und ein Fotobuchcafé. Der Eintritt ist frei.

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Getting there

68 Madeul-ro 13-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul 01411, South Korea

Nearest station: Chang-dong Station (Lines 1 & 4)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
SatToday10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

Free

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Visitor Information

Is Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)?
Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) is open Tue-Fri 10:00-20:00; Sat/Sun/holidays 10:00-19:00 (Mar-Oct) or 10:00-18:00 (Nov-Feb). Closed Mondays and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)?
Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) is located at 68 Madeul-ro 13-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul 01411, South Korea, in the Chang-dong, Dobong-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Chang-dong Station (Lines 1 & 4).
What can I see at Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)?
Koreas erstes öffentliches Museum, das ganz der Fotografie gewidmet ist – in einem verwundenen Gebäude mit Pixelmuster in Chang-dong. Current highlights include Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr.
Do I need to book Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) in advance?
Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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