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 “Modern Art in Times of Change – Masterpieces from Kunsthaus Zürich” on November 27, 2026. The museum says it brings 85 paintings and sculptures that trace the emergence and development of European modern art from the 18th to the 20th century. It runs until April 18, 2027.
Quick facts
- Dates: November 27, 2026 (Fri) to April 18, 2027 (Sun).
- Where: NMK Special Exhibition Gallery 1, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
- Organizers: National Museum of Korea, Kunsthaus Zürich and Seoul Shinmun Daily.
- 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: The permanent and special galleries close on the first Monday of December, which is December 7, 2026 by the museum’s rule, and on January 1.
- 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 highlights major works by artists including Monet, Chagall, Matisse, Picasso, Brancusi, Kandinsky, Magritte and Dalí, and Swiss artists including Hodler, Klee and Giacometti. I did not find a full works list.
Tips for international visitors
- Wednesday and Saturday evenings give extra hours; the last entry is 8:30 PM.
- The museum runs English-language highlights tours for international visitors on set days, but I could not confirm that they cover this special exhibition.
- See our National Museum of Korea visitor’s guide for hours, directions and tours.