Gwacheon Museum's 40th Anniversary Project: Imaginaries of Light

Name: Gwacheon Museum's 40th Anniversary Project: Imaginaries of Light
Start: 2026-07-10
End: 2027-10-31
Location: Gwacheon

과천관 40주년 프로젝트: 빛의 상상들

Marking its 40th anniversary, the Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Contemporary Art re-examines its role and modes of experience as a place where nature, architecture, and art coexist. Exhibitions, education, design, and public programs interconnect to reflect on four decades of history and explore future possibilities. An installation project titled 'Staying Places' invites visitors to linger among the sculpture park's works and form new relationships with them. 'Vistas' presents works by Kim A-young and Philippe Parreno throughout the museum's shared spaces, exploring light as a central theme. 'Afterimages' deepens the investigation of light and perception through works by James Turrell and Ivan Navarro. A diverse array of exhibitions and programs—including a special film series 'Artists of the Sculpture Park,' a participatory archive 'Scenes,' and children's museum activities—traverse nature and art, space and perception, reinvigorating the museum's experimental and public character while inviting collective imagination of Gwacheon's future.

Book on the official site

Dates: Jul 10, 2026 → Oct 31, 2027
Venue: Gwacheon · 🌸 Gyeonggi
Price: ₩3,000
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Exact location: Gwacheon
Organiser: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, LG Electronics, SBS Cultural Foundation / Sponsored by Murim Paper

🎟️ 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.