Open Storage: National Museum of Modern Art Collection

개방 수장고: 국립현대미술관 소장품

The National Museum of Modern Art in Cheongju, Korea's first open-storage museum, has welcomed visitors to its storage facilities since opening in 2018. Unlike traditional exhibitions organized around specific themes, the open storage reveals the museum's behind-the-scenes operations by providing direct access to where artworks are preserved and maintained. Visitors can move freely among sculptures and decorative arts to examine their materials, forms, and storage methods up close. The 2026 renovation renewed the displayed collections and integrated pieces that had long remained in closed storage, enriching the diversity of works presented. The exhibition emphasizes authentic preservation: some pieces are displayed in their original transport crates, with actual examples of these crates on view, allowing visitors to understand how artworks are protected and managed after acquisition.

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Dates: Sep 22, 2026 → Dec 31, 2028
Venue: Cheongju · 🍎 Chungbuk
Price: Price: see details
Ticketing: Official museum site

Practical information

Exact location: Cheongju
Organiser: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

National Museum of Korea Art – Cheongju

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314 Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Naedeok-dong)

043-261-1400

www.mmca.go.kr/main.do

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🎟️ 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.