MMCA Seoul

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Korea Artist Prize 2026

Korea's leading contemporary-art award exhibition, presenting new and key earlier works by the four 2026 finalists: Lee Haemin Sun, Lee Jungwoo, Jeon Hyunsun, and Hong Jin-hwon.

Now showing24 Jul – 6 Dec₩10,000

MMCA×LG OLED Series 2026: Christine Sun Kim

Second edition of the MMCA x LG OLED media-art commission, presenting Christine Sun Kim's "Have Many Dumb Fights Against Rock" on a large curved OLED screen installation in Seoul Box.

Now showing31 Jul – 29 Nov₩10,000

Do Ho Suh

A large-scale retrospective of Korea's leading installation artist Do Ho Suh, spanning early works, major pieces on home and migration, and ongoing projects.

Now showing27 Aug – 9 Feb 2027₩8,000

Ways of Reading

An exhibition reinterpreting the relationship between text and image amid the shift from analog to digital reading, drawing on the MMCA collection and graphic design/publishing works.

Upcoming27 Nov – 11 Apr 2027₩10,000

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Art Sonje Center

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National Folk Museum of Korea

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Seoul Museum of Craft Art

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National Palace Museum of Korea

ArchitectureFree7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MMCA Seoul cost?

Standard adult admission to MMCA Seoul is ₩10,000. Paid exhibitions vary by show; an All Pass Ticket (10,000 KRW) covers all when 3+ paid exhibitions are running. Free Wed & Sat 18:00-21:00 and on the last Wednesday of each month ("Culture Day"). Free for under-24s, over-65s, undergraduate students, donor card holders, and ICOM/CIMAM members with valid ID.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of MMCA Seoul?

MMCA Seoul is open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00-18:00; Wed & Sat 10:00-21:00 (late opening, free entry 18:00-21:00). Closed 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok (exact dates vary by year).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is MMCA Seoul?

MMCA Seoul is located at 30 Samcheong-ro (Sogyeok-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul 03062, South Korea, in the Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 1, Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 4 and Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Exit 2.

What can I see at MMCA Seoul?

Korea's flagship contemporary art museum, in a converted military-HQ complex beside Gyeongbokgung Palace Current highlights include Ways of Reading, MMCA×LG OLED Series 2026: Christine Sun Kim and Korea Artist Prize 2026.

Do I need to book MMCA Seoul in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit MMCA Seoul?

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.