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Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)

Part of Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)

ArtPhotographyOpens 10amFreeChang-dong Station (Lines 1 & 4)

Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA) opened in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu in May 2025 as Korea's first and only public art museum dedicated to photography. Designed by Austrian architect Mladen Jadric with Korean firm 1990uao, its twisting six-storey facade evokes light-sensitive pixel imagery. The museum holds more than 20,000 photographic works and archival materials spanning Korean photographic history from the 1920s onward, alongside exhibition halls, a photo library, darkrooms and a photobook café. Admission is free.

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

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

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Hours

Winter hours until 31 December, 10:00–18:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
ThuToday10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

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Free

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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)?
Korea's first public museum devoted entirely to photography, in a twisting pixel-patterned building in Chang-dong.
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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