[Gwangju] Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)
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💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61104) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-62-613-7100 |
| 🌐 Website | artmuse.gwangju.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | 10:00-18:00 * Last Wednesday of every month 10:00-20:00 |
| 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 |
| Parking | Available |
| Scale | 13,616 ㎡ (B3-2F) |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-613-7100 |
📝 Additional Information
[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
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization