May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives 5
The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May...
cultural facilities in gwangju, south korea
Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall
Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through nu...
Gwangju Museum Of Art
The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The mu...
Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room Honam Cultural Material Pavilion
Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has...
Gwangju National Science Museum
Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior...
Gwangju History Folk Museum
Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of pr...
Kimdaejung Convention Center
Kimdaejung Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Gwangju, a city with rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It was built as p...
Gwangju Arts Center
Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions acro...
Gwangju National Museum
Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju ...
Han Hee-won Art Museum
Han Hee-won Art Museum is a small hanok art museum in the back alley of Yangnim-dong. Painter Han Hee-won grew up in Yangnim-dong, where he was inf...
Asia Culture Center
The Asia Culture Center (ACC) is an international arts and cultural exchange organization aimed to promote Gwangju as Asia's central hub through th...