Gwangju National Museum
역사와 문화가 살아숨쉬는 국립광주박물관
Seol/Hangawi Events
- A large number of traditional cultural events are held on Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Hangawi, a.k.a. Chuseok, to instill a strong sense of pride in the local residents in regard to our cultural heritage
- Schedule Every Seollal/Hangawi
- Contact Planning & Operation Div., 062-570-7016
Cultural Property Drawing Contest for Children
- A drawing contest held to allow children to express their hopes and dreams through cultural properties and to promote their understanding of our cultural heritage
- Schedule May~June every year
- Eligibility Elementary school students in Gwangju/ Jeonnam
- How to enter Register on the website of Gwangju National Museum
Movie Weekend for Families
- A program that screens family movies and animations for the local residents to engage in cultural activities
- Schedule Weekends and holidays (at 1:00 p.m.)
- Admission fee Free
- Venue Main auditorium and small auditorium of the Education Center
Saturday Art Theater
- A program that screens films that did not attract much attention at the box office despite their exceptional quality and films that have been submitted to film festivals
- Schedule First and third Saturdays of every month (4:00 p.m.)
- Venue Main auditorium of the Education Center
The Story of the Museum Forest
- A program that introduces the museum garden and the nearby forest and allows participants to enjoy artifacts related to nature
- Schedule Second Saturday of the month from March to Oct. (2:30~4:00 p.m.)
- Venue Museum garden
- How to participate Register on the website of Gwangju National Museum starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday two weeks in advance
Mae.Ma.Su. Theater (Theater Every Last Friday)
- A program that screens movies that the whole family can enjoy on Culture Day
- Schedule Every last Wednesday of the month (5:30 p.m.)
- Venue Main auditorium of the Education Center
“Exciting Trip to the Museum” on Children’s Day
- Diverse experience programs including performances and exhibitions for visitors on Children’s Day
- Schedule Children’s Day (May 5) every year
- Venue Inside the Gwangju National Museum (garden and around the Education Center)
- Event description Screening of family movies, children’s musical, balloon art, cotton candy event, etc.