Gwangju Museum of Art, Gwangju, South Korea

4.0 (27 reviews) Spent Ranking #11 in Gwangju Speciality Museums

Good, but short

The exhibits were pretty cool, but each took literally 15-30 minutes to go through. They seemed as though they changed quite often, so Im sure it would be better if you actually lived in the area and went back every few months. The cafe is also amazing! We actually went during the May 18th ceremony, and were able to watch a video, hear a presentation (in korean), and listen to people sing. Just happened by chance. The area that this museum is in is what made the day for us. The walk around is gorgeous. Not only that but the Gwangju Folk Museum and the Gwangju National Museums is so close that you might as well do all three in one day. Keep in mind that Monday all of these places are closed! Best days to go are Tuesday to Friday.
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Address

52 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61104 South Korea

Mobile

+82 62-613-7100

Website

http://www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr/index.do?S=S26

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 13, 2024, 12:21

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4.0 based on (27 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5RobinIG88 5:00 PM Nov 13, 2018
    Genuinely interesting displays
    Great displays here - well worth the visit. Sculpture, aesthetic installations (moving pillars!), traditional and contemporary paintings and a special hanji display were all thoroughly absorbing. Also, you can leave your backpacks in the lockers.
  • 3Cromagx 5:00 PM Aug 9, 2011
    Nice cafe, but boring exibition
    The main exibition was classic korean landscape-paintings of hills forests. They were painted in the last 10-20 years by the same artist and they where uninspirering and boring without any creative touch. We went to the child exibition and thus was actually much better. There were some provocative art made by korean artists. Also do not forget to visit the cafe - its very charming with strange, but exciting korean sweets. And you can buy nice art.
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