June In Seoul: Must-See Cultural Events & Museum Exhibitions

Curious about the special exhibitions and must-visit events in Seoul this June? You’re in luck! We’re here to help you discover all the exciting happenings in the capital city that you can have right at your fingertips!

Seoul has numerous museums and galleries that offer a wide range of exhibitions from permanent to temporary that are only around for a limited amount of time. So seize the opportunity while they’re still here, or else you might never get the chance again! Whether you’re an avid art lover, a curious soul, or simply searching for free indoor activities, look no further. To see last month’s featured cultural events and museum exhibitions, check out the link below.

Here are the events we suggest checking out heading into June. The weather is reaching new highs, so heading inside into AC always sounds like an excellent idea. While escaping from the summer heat, you can embrace all the exhibitions and pieces of art that Korea has to offer.

1. Hands And Stains

Duration of the exhibition: November 11th, 2024 ~ June 6th, 2025
Location: Gallery Chosun
Location tip: Located by Gyeongbokgung Palace
Price: Free
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Hands And Stains marks Ahn SangHoon’s ongoing exploration of time, existence, and uncertainty as he reaches fifty. The exhibition reflects the philosophical question of what can be hoped for or known in the face of aging, highlighting the limitations and changes of middle age. Filled with around 80 works, the exhibition showcases paintings created through repeated decisions, oscillating between part and whole, symbolizing the artist’s journey of discovering new order in uncertainty. The works invite reflection on life’s boundaries and the acceptance of imperfection.

2. Record, Memory Of You

Duration of the exhibition: May 1st, 2025 ~ July 6th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Location tip: Located in Gwanghwamun and in front of Gyeongbokgung palace
Price: Free
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In 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and the National Archives are collaborating to expand the exhibition into “Record, Memory of You,” adding key records from modern history and liberation. Visitors are invited to reflect on how daily records build history.

3. Performing Arts In Korea, Reflect The Times

Duration of the exhibition: April 2nd, 2025 ~ June 15th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Location tip: Located in Gwanghwamun and in front of Gyeongbokgung palace
Price: Free
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The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and the National Theater of Korea, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, are hosting their first joint exhibition. It highlights the history of Korea’s modern and contemporary performing arts. This collaboration aims to broaden access to cultural experiences and hopes to offer the public an even richer variety of cultural and artistic opportunities in the future.

4. Five Transformative Conversations

Duration of the exhibition: April 4th, 2025 ~ July 13th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
Location tip: Located close to Gyeonbokgung palace
Price: Free
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Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to explore diverse forms of language and expression through ongoing workshops, talks, and screenings, fostering connection across linguistic differences. Participants are encouraged to describe artworks based on their personal perceptions, contributing to an audio description script that will later be published as a book. The project highlights how individual experiences and expressions deepen our understanding of art.

5. Ron Mueck

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Duration of the exhibition: April 11th, 2025 ~ July 13th, 2025
Location: National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art
Location tip: Located close to Gyeonbokgung palace
Price: Free
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The exhibition includes the large-scale installation “Mass” (2016–2017), iconic earlier pieces like “Young Couple” (2013) and “Woman With Shopping” (2013), and newer works that extend his artistic language. It also features films and photographs by Gautier Deblonde, offering an intimate look into Mueck’s studio and creative process. The exhibition traces Mueck’s nearly 30-year sculptural journey, highlighting his impact on contemporary figurative sculpture and prompting reflection on the human experience.

6. Hinoki Cypress

Gallery Rho

Duration of the exhibition: May 22nd, 2025 ~ June 11th, 2025
Location: Gallery Rho
Location tip: Located near Anguk station
Price: Free
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Lee HyungWoo’s latest works, created by dismantling and flattening previously compacted sculptural forms, resemble quick line-and-plane drawings. Their painterly quality comes from the natural shapes formed through planing and the inherent characteristics of the material, now arranged in a flat, visual composition.

7. Signature

Insa1010

Duration of the exhibition: May 28th, 2025 ~ June 2nd, 2025
Location: Insa 1010 Gallery
Location tip: Located near Anguk Station
Price: Free
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The term “Signature“ represents a new form of connection between oneself and the world, symbolizing each individual’s unique identity and creativity in a rapidly changing society. In this exhibition, the artists express their distinct voices through fashion illustration, embedding themes such as self-expression, individuality, originality, storytelling, authenticity, technique, uniqueness, reflection, and evolution. Visitors are invited to discover the unique “signature” within each artwork and be inspired to find their own, taking a step toward a richer, more meaningful life.

8. Sacred Stitches Leading To Nirvana

Seoul Museum Of Craft Art

Duration of the exhibition: May 5th, 2025 ~ July 27th, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum Of Craft Art
Location tip: Located in Insadong
Price: Free
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This exhibition highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of the Kasaya, a sacred robe worn by monks and symbolizing the Buddha’s teachings. Introduced to Korea over 1,700 years ago, the Kasaya became more than monastic attire—it represents Dharma transmission and the vow to liberate all beings. Featuring embroidered robes and portraits of revered monks, the exhibit showcases the Kasaya as a reflection of devotion, craftsmanship, and spiritual commitment, with each stitch embodying deep prayers and aspirations.

9. Flexible Geometry

Seoul Museum Of Craft Art

Duration of the exhibition: April 4th, 2025 ~ July 13th, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum Of Craft Art
Location tip: Located in Insadong
Price: Free
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“Flexible Geometry” is a body of work that emphasizes the clear, stable qualities of pleated forms—such as repetition, rhythm, and balance—while introducing variation and transformation. The artist precisely designs pleated patterns using 3D modeling and slip casting techniques, then shapes them in clay, organically altering the forms through cutting, bending, and refining by hand. This intuitive manipulation transforms the strictly calculated structure into dynamic, breathing forms. By merging meticulous design, the physical properties of clay, and tactile sensitivity, the artist captures a continuously flowing and evolving shape, presenting a new sculptural language called “Flexible Geometry.”

10. Bonds Of The Heart, Waves Of Resonance

Seoul Museum Of History

Duration of the exhibition: April 25th, 2025 ~ June 29th, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum Of History
Location tip: Located by Gwanghwamun Station exit 7
Price: Free
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This exhibition commemorates 60 years of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, offering a moment to reflect on the past, assess the present, and envision a more cooperative future. Titled “Bonds of the Heart, Waves of Resonance,” it centers on the Tongsinsa—Joseon-era diplomatic missions rooted in mutual respect, trust, and cultural exchange. Beyond official diplomacy, these missions fostered deep interpersonal and national connections. By revisiting this historical legacy, the exhibition highlights the enduring importance of trust-based diplomacy in shaping a peaceful future.