Special Exhibition Commemorating 30 Years of Du'am Kim Yong-doo's Donation: 'My Personal Museum'

Name: Special Exhibition Commemorating 30 Years of Du'am Kim Yong-doo's Donation: 'My Personal Museum'
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Du'am Hall and Special Exhibition Hall, National Jinju Museum

두암 김용두 기증 30년 기념 특별전 &#039;나의 인생 박물관&#039;

The year 1997 marked the beginning of Du'am Kim Yong-doo's collection donation, a Korean diaspora collector, to the National Jinju Museum. This exhibition, presented as the 30th anniversary of this donation approaches in 2027, honors one of the museum's most important private collections. The exhibition traces the journey of this collection: its formation, its unveiling to the public, then its institutional transfer. It emphasizes how a personal collection transforms into « shared cultural heritage » through the act of donation, examining the profound meaning and future value of the pieces offered by Du'am.

Book on the official site

Dates: Sep 22, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027
Venue: Du'am Hall and Special Exhibition Hall, National Jinju Museum · ⚓ Gyeongnam
Price: Price: see details
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Exact location: National Jinju Museum, Duam Gallery and Special Exhibition Hall
Organiser: National Jinju Museum

🎟️ How to book — Official museum site

1
Check opening hours on the museum's official site
Many Korean national museums close one day a week, often Mondays — worth checking before you make the trip.
2
Book a time slot for the most popular exhibitions
The most anticipated temporary exhibitions sometimes limit access to online time-slot reservations, especially on weekends.
3
Permanent collections are often free
Only certain special or temporary exhibitions charge admission — the permanent collection itself is free to enter at most national museums.
4
Book ahead for groups or guided tours
School groups and guided tours generally need to be booked directly with the museum ahead of the visit.

💡 Good to know

Many Korean national museums close one day a week (often Mondays) — check before you go.