Quick answer: Two new art museums opened in Seoul in 2026: Centre Pompidou Hanwha, at the foot of the 63 Building in Yeouido, on 4 June, and the Park Seo-Bo Museum in Yeonhui-dong on 21 August. Explera DMC Korea adds them to art and culture group days, confirming group entry and guiding rules first.
Centre Pompidou Hanwha
- Opened. 4 June 2026, marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between France and Korea.
- Who runs it. The Hanwha Foundation of Culture with the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
- Where. In Yeouido, at the foot of the 63 Building, in a space renovated by the architects Wilmotte & Associés.
Park Seo-Bo Museum
- Opened. To visitors on 21 August 2026.
- Where. In Yeonhui-dong, beside the late painter's former home and studio.
- Building. 2,000 square metres on five floors, with a central gallery by the architect Choi Moon-gyu.
- On show. Park Seo-Bo and Huong Dodinh: Emptiness Fullness, until 3 January 2027.
How do they fit a group day?
- Yeouido. The Pompidou pairs well with a Han River segment and the National Assembly area, with easy coach access.
- Yeonhui-dong. A quiet residential area: best for small groups, with the coach set down nearby and a short walk in.
- Before confirming. We check group booking, guided tours and photography rules with each museum for the group's date.
Planned with the agent
Explera DMC Korea builds art and culture days in Seoul with guides, coaches and museum entry. Our museums briefing covers the city's established institutions.
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Where this fits in our Korea programmes
The pages below carry the operational detail behind this briefing.
- Services: Tours & activities in Korea · Guide services in Korea · Transportation & coaches in Korea
- Destinations: Seoul · Incheon · Busan
Frequently asked questions
When did Centre Pompidou Hanwha open in Seoul?
On 4 June 2026, in Yeouido at the foot of the 63 Building. It is run by the Hanwha Foundation of Culture with the Centre Pompidou.
When did the Park Seo-Bo Museum open?
It opened to visitors on 21 August 2026 in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, beside the painter's former home and studio.
What is on at the Park Seo-Bo Museum?
The opening show, Park Seo-Bo and Huong Dodinh: Emptiness Fullness, runs until 3 January 2027.
Can a group visit these museums with a guide?
Yes, subject to each museum's group rules. Explera DMC Korea confirms group booking and guiding for the date before adding a museum to the programme.
