Whanki Museum

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WHANKI MUSEUM Highlights II

Collection special exhibition centred on Kim Whanki's 1963-74 New York period, tracing how his wife Kim HyangAn built the museum's holdings after his death.

Now showing24 Jul – 31 Dec₩15,000

Whanki Foundation Collection Exhibition — Collector Kim HyangAn: And Beyond

At Suhyangsanbang: the Korean art collection Kim HyangAn built after founding the Whanki Foundation in 1974, and what came after her.

Now showing24 Jul – 31 Dec₩15,000

Permanent Collections

Kim Whanki: From Figuration to Abstraction

Core collection display tracing Whanki's path from 1930s-50s figurative painting through gouache and paper-collage experiments to full abstraction.

Permanent collection₩15,000

Kim Whanki: The New York Dot Paintings

Permanent-collection highlight of Kim Whanki's 1963-74 New York abstractions, where dense fields of blue dots became his signature visual language.

Permanent collection₩15,000

Visitor Information

How much does Whanki Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Whanki Museum is ₩15,000. Seniors (65+) and youth (19 and under): 7,500 KRW; children under 7, disabled visitors and ICOM cardholders free; 30% off on Culture Day (last Wednesday of the month). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Whanki Museum?

Whanki Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, last admission 17:00. Closed Mondays and on Seollal and Chuseok holidays (closed 24-26 Sep 2026 for Chuseok).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Whanki Museum?

Whanki Museum is located at 63 Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03020, South Korea, in the Buam-dong, Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).

What can I see at Whanki Museum?

A hillside museum of concrete terraces devoted to Kim Whanki, pioneer of Korean abstract art. Current highlights include WHANKI MUSEUM Highlights II, Kim Whanki: From Figuration to Abstraction and Kim Whanki: The New York Dot Paintings.

Do I need to book Whanki Museum 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 Whanki Museum?

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.