Last checked: October 29, 2026, against the National Museum of Korea (NMK) official English site. The page did not list admission or booking details.
The National Museum of Korea opens “Marie Antoinette Style” on December 18, 2026, in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum says the show starts from Marie Antoinette’s self-fashioned image in fashion, interiors and personal taste, then gathers the conflicting ways she has been portrayed: a symbol of luxury and excess, an object of admiration, a victim of the Revolution and a fashion icon. It runs until March 31, 2027.
Quick facts
- Dates: December 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
- Where: NMK Special Exhibition Gallery 2, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
- Partner: Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Admission: Not confirmed on the exhibition page. The museum says the permanent halls are free and special exhibitions generally charge, so check the exhibition page for this show.
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Wednesday and Saturday 9:30 AM to 9 PM. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed: January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok. The Lunar New Year closure falls in the run, and I did not see the 2027 date on the museum’s page, so check it before a February visit.
- Getting there: Ichon Station (Line 4 or Gyeongui-Jungang Line), Exit 2, then about 150 meters.
- Map: National Museum of Korea on Google Maps
What to expect
The museum says the show also follows how these images were repeated and changed across art, fashion and popular culture, and how they keep evolving today. I did not find a works list or any details on loans.
Tips for international visitors
- Plan the visit for a Wednesday or Saturday evening if you want a longer day; the last entry is 8:30 PM.
- Check the museum’s notices for closure or crowd updates around the opening.
- See our National Museum of Korea visitor’s guide for hours, directions and tours.