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SeMA becomes first Korean art institution to win international award for accessibility program

Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) became the first Korean art institution to receive the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art’s Outstanding Museum Practice Award for its inclusive "Parallel Views" program.

2026.9.20

A view of the exhibition space at the Seoul Museum of Art's Seosomun main branch for artist Yoo Young-kuk's retrospective ″A Mountain Within Me″ [SEOUL MUSEUM OF ART]

SeMA opens new retrospective on Yoo Young-kuk, modern master of the 'mountain within'

The Seoul Museum of Art showcases Yoo Young-kuk's retrospective exhibition, titled "A Mountain Within Me," featuring notable works including "Work" and "Composition."

2026.5.18

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Seoul Museum of Art Director Choi Eun-ju poses in front of the newly-opened Seo-Seoul Museum of Art in Geumcheon District, southern Seoul, on March 13. [PARK SANG-MOON]

서울시립미술관, 8개 분관 각각의 자율성과 정체성 찾기

Running one museum is demanding. So imagine what it's like for Choi Eun-ju, the director of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), who runs eight.

2026.4.3

SeMA director Choi Eun-ju balances autonomy, uniqueness with eight branches

Choi Eun-ju is the director of the Seoul Museum of Art, or SeMA — that is, she runs all eight branches of the institution's network, and does so with a unique style that ushers in autonomy while preventing overlap.

2026.3.25

Seoul Museum of Art officials take questions from the press on Tuesday at SeMA's main building in Jung District, central Seoul. [SEMA]

Seoul Museum of Art completes final piece of puzzle with Seo SeMa to open in March

After months of delays, the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is set to open its newest outpost, the Seo Seoul Museum of Art (Seo SeMA), in March, museum officials announced Tuesday.

2026.1.27

A still from ″Hair is a piece of head″ (2021) by Kim Sung-hwan [SEMA]

Kim Sung-hwan solo exhibition tells unique story of Korean diaspora in Hawaii

Every year, the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) in Jung District, central Seoul, highlights one contemporary Korean artist for a solo exhibition. This year, the honor goes to Kim Sung-hwan, a 49-year-old artist based in Hawaii and New York.

2024.12.18

Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2025, was designed by Norman Foster [SEOUL MUSEUM OF ART]

Architecture, humanity explored in upcoming exhibits at Seoul Museum of Art

Seoul Museum of Art will be hosting architecture exhibitions emphasizing connections with humanity, including a solo exhibition of renowned architect Norman Foster and a group exhibition exploring the fundamentals of architecture.

2024.2.13

A traditional performance troupe will perform nongak (farmer's performance) at the Outside Plaza of the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul from today to Oct. 3, except on Friday. [NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA]

Chuseok activities to fill the holidays, from art to culture and film

Korea welcomes the beginning of its longest public holiday in six years this week, and the opportunity has opened up for people to catch up on all the exhibitions and cultural events they haven't been able to get to.

2023.9.28

Choi Eun-ju, general director of the Seoul Museum of Art, speaks at a press conference held at the museum in Jung District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

SeMA prepares for renovation project, two new branches

The Seoul Museum of Art plans to open two additional branches next year and remodel its Seosomun main branch in Jung District, central Seoul, due to be completed by May 2026.

2023.8.23

Kwon Jin Kyu's works during his Tokyo period in his permanent exhibition at the ″Forever Home″ gallery in Nam-Seoul Museum of Art. [MOON SO-YOUNG]

Sculptor Kwon Jin Kyu finds permanent home Nam-Seoul Museum of Art

Nam-Seoul Museum of Art, a branch of Seoul’s municipal museum, is located in the 118-year-old building that once was the Belgian Consulate, near Sadang Station in southwestern Seoul. Now in the five galleries on the museum’s first floor...

2023.6.28