Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

– Address : 52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-7100

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
* Additional closures to be announced as necessary

– Usage Fee
Free

– Operating Hours
10:00-18:00
* Last Wednesday of every month 10:00-20:00

– Scale
13,616 ㎡ (B3-2F)

– Industry Information
Permanent & planned exhibitions, etc.

– General Overview
Venue rental available

– Please fill out venue rental application and submit to:

Management Office of Municipal Museum of Art (시립전시운영과)
Tel:+82-62-613-7114

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jungoe Park (중외공원)

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– Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr

Jungoe Park is one of the nation’s most famous leisure spaces. There is a children’s grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children’s grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.

There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.

The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.

⊙ Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

– Homepage
gdb.or.kr

– Tel
+82-62-531-7783

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements.

⊙ Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

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– Homepage
www.gwangjubiennale.org

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea’s art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists’ forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

⊙ Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)

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– Homepage
gjart.gwangju.go.kr

Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions across various genres, including Korean traditional music, opera, classical music, and ballet. The center boasts a range of artistic facilities, such as a main theater, a secondary theater, a traditional music hall, a sculpture garden, and an amphitheater. The main theater has a seating capacity for up to 1,500 people.

⊙ Jin Convalescent Hospital (진요양병원)

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Jin Convalescent Hospital is a Ministry of Health and Welfare-certified cancer rehabilitation hospital located in Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. We provide personalized care tailored to each patient’s condition and symptoms, focusing on specialized programs for cancer patients while utilizing the latest equipment and technology. Our commitment is to prioritize patients’ health and wellness. In 2024, we were designated a foreigner-friendly hospital in Gwangju, offering internal medicine consultation, a wellness clinic, comprehensive blood tests, obesity treatments, and an integrated pain clinic combining Western and Korean medicine for international patients. Experience compassionate, patient-centered care and expert medical treatment here with us.

⊙ H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔)

– Homepage
www.h1hotel.co.kr

H1 Hotel Gwangju is a business hotel that provides the comfort of a hotel with the cozy feeling of home. Offering a variety of room options to suit the diverse preferences of the guests, the hotel features a unique interior, neat and convenient facilities, affordable prices, and exceptional services. Guests can also enjoy various cultural activities or unwind at the rooftop swimming pool.

⊙ Gwangju KIA Champions Field (광주-기아 챔피언스 필드)

– Homepage
tigers.co.kr

Gwangju KIA Champions Field is the first open-air stadium in the country and houses INC COFFEE, making it a must-visit attraction for baseball fans. The café offers spacious seating and various bakery items– with the baseball-shaped bread being the most popular. There is also a photo zone, allowing visitors to capture the memories of their trip. With a seating capacity of 20,500, tickets for the seats can be purchased online or on-site.

Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)