Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

Explore Busan Museum of Contemporary Art with Your Kids

What kind of place is Busan Museum of Contemporary Art?

Busan Museum of Contemporary Art is a large-scale art space located at 1191 Nakdongnam-ro, Saha-gu, Busan, and it opened in June 2018. With a spacious site of 29,900 square meters and a building area of 15,312 square meters, it is a place where you can enjoy contemporary art from Korea and around the world up close and take part in art experiences.

Main spaces and facilities

1. Various exhibition spaces

   • Multiple galleries operate across 3 above-ground floors, with a wide range of curated exhibitions and special exhibitions held throughout the year.
   • On the 2nd floor, contemporary art exhibitions often focus on local characteristics and current issues.
   • On the 1st floor and in the outdoor garden, you will find large-scale installation works and interactive exhibitions, so your kids can experience new forms of art firsthand.

2. Children's Art Library

   • On basement level 1, there is a Children's Art Library where kids can freely read art-related books and grow their curiosity about art.

3. Cafe and visitor amenities

   • On the 1st floor, there is a cafe with a unique structure where you can relax after viewing the exhibitions.
   • Visitor amenities such as lockers are also well provided.

Highlights of the museum

• Busan Museum of Contemporary Art expresses the harmony of nature and art through its exterior design known as the Vertical Garden, and the green plants covering the outer walls make it enjoyable for a walk as well.
• Along with exhibitions of works by well-known artists from Korea and abroad, special exhibitions by globally recognized media artists such as Nam June Paik are also held, giving families a chance to encounter new kinds of art together.
• Some exhibitions may feel a bit difficult for children to understand or may cover deeper social themes, so it is recommended to check the exhibition content in advance and choose what suits your child's age and interests.

Visitor information and accessibility

1. Opening hours

   • Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
   • Closed on Mondays

2. Admission fee

   • Free

3. How to get there

   • From Hadan Station on Subway Line 1, take Exit 3 and transfer to a bus. Get off at the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art stop, and the museum is a 2-minute walk away.

Tips and notes for visiting with children

1. There is eye-catching media art, so kids can enjoy the visit too.
2. The children's library, Book Picture Island, operates by advance reservation only. Reservations can be made on the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art website.
3. At the entrance, you must attach your admission sticker to your clothing before entering. Photography is allowed, but video recording is not.
4. Food and drinks are restricted inside the exhibition halls, so please use the cafe and rest areas in the museum.
5. Admission is free, but the parking lot is paid. If you park in the lot behind the building and enter through the rear entrance, it is usually less crowded.

MomMom's recommended highlights at Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

1. You can see contemporary art using a variety of media, including video, installation, and sculpture, all in one place.
2. In spaces where nature and books come together, such as the outdoor garden, the Vertical Garden, and the Children's Art Library, you can enjoy a special art experience with your child.
3. No matter when you visit, a new exhibition is waiting, making it one of Busan's standout family outing destinations.