TRAVEL IN KOREA
Korea Museums, Galleries and Cultural Venues
Find Korea museums, galleries, performance venues, and cultural experience centers from official tourism listings.
Data last synced: 2026-06-20. Some details may change. Please confirm official information before visiting.
10y Ground (10년후그라운드)
1 Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
Aeyangwon Church - Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) (애양원 - 손양원목사 순교기념관)
70-62, Sandol-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
Africa Museum of Art (아프리카미술관)
24-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)
91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Alive Museum - Jeju Island Jungmun Branch (박물관은 살아있다 (제주중문점))
42, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
![Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/27/3109227_image2_1.JPG)
Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]
(B1 and B2, Daeil Building), 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
AMI Art Museum (아미미술관)
753-4 Nambu-ro, Sunseong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Amorepacific Museum of Art (아모레퍼시픽미술관)
100 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site Museum (암사동선사유적박물관)
875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Andong Folk Museum (안동민속박물관)
13, Minsokchon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Andong Soju & Traditional Food Museum (안동소주·전통음식 박물관)
71-1, Gangnam-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio (춘천 애니메이션박물관&토이로봇관)
854 Baksa-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Anmyondo Jurassic Museum (안면도 쥬라기박물관)
37-20 Gomseom-ro, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Ansan Arts Center (안산문화예술의전당)
312, Hwarang-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum (배재학당 역사 박물관)
19, Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Aqua Planet Ilsan (아쿠아플라넷 일산)
282 Hallyu world-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
About Korea Museums, Galleries and Cultural Venues
Active cultural venues across Korea — national museums, art galleries, traditional performance theaters, and hands-on cultural experience centers. These are distinct from heritage sites: cultural facilities are living, operating venues you can visit for exhibitions, performances, and workshops.
Culture FAQ
What is the difference between a cultural venue and a heritage site?
Cultural venues (this section) are active facilities — museums, theaters, galleries — where events and exhibitions happen. Heritage sites are historically designated locations protected by the National Heritage Administration. Both are worth visiting for different reasons.
Which museums are best for English-speaking visitors?
The National Museum of Korea (Yongsan), National Folk Museum of Korea (inside Gyeongbokgung), National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art all offer strong English signage and audio guides.
Can I see traditional Korean performances?
Yes. The National Gugak Center in Seoul offers regular performances of traditional music and dance. The Korea House near Namsan also runs evening dinner performances. Check official schedules before visiting as times vary.
Are there hands-on cultural experiences for tourists?
Many cultural centers offer paid workshops: kimchi-making, hanbok (traditional dress) fitting, pottery, hanji (Korean paper) crafts, and taekwondo demonstrations. Insadong, Bukchon, and Jeonju Hanok Village are good areas to look.
Plan your Korea trip
Korea travel FAQ
How do I use the travel search?
Enter a place or interest, then narrow the results by region, category or sort order.
Will my filters stay selected on the next page?
Yes. Your search and filter choices stay in the page URL while you move through the results.
Can I find directions to each place?
Place pages include an external Google Maps search when coordinates or an address are available.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, official website (https://knto.or.kr).