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Audio Guide Gwangju Art Museum

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Gwangju Art Museum
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About this place

Gwangju Museum of Art opened in 1992 and relocated to Jungoe Park in 2007. The museum houses 560 works of classical and contemporary Korean art displayed across six permanent and temporary exhibition halls. Visit to explore an impressive collection spanning traditional to modern Korean artistic movements, with rotating exhibitions complementing the core holdings.

Practical information

52 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Kwangju, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Main Building

Main Building

The Main Building (본관) forms one of three sections within the Gwangju Museum of Art, alongside the Education Promotion Centre and the Biennial Hall. On the ground floor you'll find exhibition galleries, a reception lobby and a rest area. The building also houses a dedicated children's gallery, making it an accessible venue for families visiting the museum.

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Exhibition Halls

Exhibition Halls

The Gwangju Art Museum's exhibition galleries feature both permanent and temporary displays across a broad range of artworks. The museum offers digital guidance services, allowing visitors to access information about exhibitions at any time and from anywhere within the venue. This ensures you can explore the collections at your own pace and learn about what's on show whenever it suits you.

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Children's Gallery

Children's Gallery

The Children's Gallery at Gwangju Museum of Art is a dedicated space within the main building, designed to introduce art to children and families through interactive exhibitions and educational programmes. It was the first exclusive children's gallery established in a public art museum in South Korea. The gallery offers hands-on experiences that make contemporary and traditional art accessible to younger visitors.

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Geumnamno Branch

Geumnamno Branch

Geumnamno Branch (금남로분관) is an annex of Gwangju City Art Museum, housed on the second floor of the former East District Office building on Geumnamno 2-ga, a historic thoroughfare in central Gwangju. The venue primarily functions as an experimental exhibition space for emerging artists, showcasing invited exhibitions and curated displays organised by the museum. What to see here includes contemporary works by promising local and regional talents in an intimate setting.

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Main Building Ground Floor Lounge

Main Building Ground Floor Lounge

The Rest Room on the first floor of the Main Building (본관) at Gwangju City Art Museum provides a comfortable space for visitors to take a break during their visit. Located within the principal structure, this rest area is clearly marked on the ground floor layout and offers a quiet retreat from the galleries.

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5 points of interest included
  • 1.Main Building
  • 2.Exhibition Halls
  • 3.Children's Gallery
  • 4.Geumnamno Branch
  • 5.Main Building Ground Floor Lounge

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