National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)
Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Wed, Sat
- 10:00 to 21:00
Closed 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. Ticket prices vary by exhibition, and an all-pass is ₩10,000 when three or more paid exhibitions run. Free: Wed and Sat 18:00 to 21:00, Culture Day (last Wednesday), visitors under 24 or over 65.
Source: mmca.go.kr, checked 13 Oct 2026.
The national museum of modern and contemporary art, in the former Defence Security Command site beside Samcheong-dong. It holds large paid exhibitions and some free ones.
Insider tip
Entry to the grounds is open, and tickets are per exhibition. Late opening on Wednesday and Saturday evenings (18:00 to 21:00) is free, and so is the last Wednesday of each month.
What's on near National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul), 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.
Free admission at the four palaces, Jongmyo and the Joseon royal tombs
During the Korea Grand Festival the four grand palaces, Jongmyo and the royal tombs are open free of charge. Jongmyo switches to general admission, and the Changdeokgung Huwon (Secret Garden) special tour is excluded. The notice says regular closing days remain excluded.
Smaller local events nearby
English guided tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace Exhibition
Daily except Tuesdays. Next: Mon 2 Nov · Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
English tours run at 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30 every day except Tuesdays, and groups under 10 can join without a reservation. Palace admission is KRW 3,000 for foreign adults and free in hanbok.
Palace admission KRW 3,000 for foreign adults; free in hanbok · 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30 · Map · Source: Visit Seoul (Seoul Tourism Organization)
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)
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 National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)?
- 30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)?
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00 to 18:00; Wed, Sat 10:00 to 21:00. Closed 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok. Ticket prices vary by exhibition, and an all-pass is ₩10,000 when three or more paid exhibitions run. Free: Wed and Sat 18:00 to 21:00, Culture Day (last Wednesday), visitors under 24 or over 65.
- How do I get to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 1. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) is in Bukchon and Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
- How long do you need at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)?
- Plan for 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)?
- Wednesday or Saturday evening.
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