Special Exhibition Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Dueam Kim Yong-du's Donation: 'My Life Museum'

Name: Special Exhibition Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Dueam Kim Yong-du's Donation: 'My Life Museum'
Start: 2026-09-22
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Jinju National Museum, Special Exhibition Hall

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

This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of Kim Yong-du (Dueam), a Korean collector based in Japan, first donating his collection to the Jinju National Museum in 1997. The exhibition traces the formation, presentation, and donation of this distinguished collection, highlighting how private cultural artifacts become shared heritage through the act of giving. The retrospective examines the significance of the Dueam collection and its enduring value for future generations.

Book on the official site

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

Practical information

Exact location: National Jinju Museum Planned 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.
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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.