Kukje Gallery
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul
- Mon to Sat
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Sun
- 10:00 to 17:00
Closed Chuseok. Sundays and national holidays 10:00 to 17:00. Fee not stated on the Visit Seoul page, so the cost field is unconfirmed.
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A major commercial art gallery on Samcheong-ro with several exhibition buildings.
Insider tip
Hours are shorter on Sundays and national holidays (to 17:00). Visit Seoul doesn't state a fee, so check the gallery's site.
What's on near Kukje Gallery
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Kukje Gallery, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Korea Artist Prize 2026
Exhibition at MMCA Seoul, listed on the museum's homepage.
MMCA x LG OLED Series 2026
Exhibition at MMCA Seoul, listed on the museum's homepage.
Do Ho Suh
Solo exhibition at MMCA Seoul. The museum posted a ticketing notice on 28 Aug 2026 saying early-bird tickets were sold out and same-day tickets are sold on site per time slot.
The Art of Reading
Exhibition tracing the history of Korean graphic design since horizontal Hangul typesetting entered printing in the 1970s, from photo typesetting and offset printing to digital tools.
Andong Byeolgung, Layers of Time
Time Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00 (Fri until 21:00)
Craft exhibition built around the history of Andong Byeolgung, the palace that stood on the museum site. Open until 21:00 on Fridays and closed on Mondays.
Smaller local events nearby
English guided tour at MMCA Seoul Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Next: Tue 3 Nov · National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul), Gallery 3 entrance, Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
A 40-minute tour in English, first come first served and free with museum admission, listed for the Do Ho Suh exhibition. Tours are not offered on national holidays, and the schedule can change without notice.
13:30 and 14:30 · Map · Source: MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Free Late Opening at MMCA Seoul Exhibition
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 18:00 to 21:00. Next: Wed 4 Nov · National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul), Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
On Wednesdays and Saturdays the museum stays open until 21:00, and admission is free during the late opening hours from 18:00. The page lists closures only on 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok.
Free · 18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) · 국립현대미술관 서울 야간개장
Nearby
Around Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
Hanok lanes, a second palace and the Samcheong-ro galleries
Bukchon sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and most of it is still a residential neighbourhood. Samcheong-ro, along the palace wall, has the national art museum and several galleries. The nearest station is Anguk, on Line 3.
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 3 cafes and 2 landmarks. Read the Bukchon and Samcheong-dong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Kukje Gallery?
- 54 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Kukje Gallery?
- Mon to Sat 10:00 to 18:00; Sun 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Chuseok. Sundays and national holidays 10:00 to 17:00. Fee not stated on the Visit Seoul page, so the cost field is unconfirmed.
- How do I get to Kukje Gallery?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 1. Kukje Gallery is in Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
- How long do you need at Kukje Gallery?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Kukje Gallery?
- Weekday afternoon.
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