Mithila Painting: Connecting Heart and Life through Art

Name: Mithila Painting: Connecting Heart and Life through Art
Start: 2026-08-20
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Asia Culture Museum, Special Exhibition Hall 2

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This inaugural South Korean exhibition showcases Mithila painting, an ancient artistic tradition passed down from the historic Mithila kingdom. Women traditionally painted these works on the earthen walls and floors of their homes, conveying blessings and prayers for harmony and prosperity through this distinctive folk art.

Book on the official site

Dates: Aug 20, 2026 → Feb 28, 2027
Venue: Asia Culture Museum, Special Exhibition Hall 2 · 🎨 Jeonnam-Gwangju
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Opening hours: (Tue-Sun) 10:00 - 18:00 (Wed,Sat) 10:00 - 20:00 ※ Closed every Monday
Age: All ages
Exact location: Asia Culture Museum, Special Exhibition Hall 2
Organiser: National Asia Culture Center
Phone: 1899-5566

🎟️ 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.