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Oct 11, 2026

Photography Seoul Museum of Art (Photo SeMA)

Seoul's public museum devoted to photography in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu. The museum offers galleries, media spaces and a photobook library; the special exhibition 'Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr' runs until October 18, 2026. Regular exhibition admission is free. In October, Saturday/Sunday hours are 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00). The photo library has different closed days.

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Why it matters now

Visit this weekend Oct 10–11 before Martin Parr closes on Oct 18. The museum advertises docent talks at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; delivery, language, capacity and advance application have not been independently verified. An English mobile guide does not guarantee an English live tour.

Why go

A free indoor photography stop a short walk from Changdong Station, with a major Martin Parr retrospective featuring about 500 photographs and 90 photobooks, including images relating to Korea.

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Getting there지하철 1·4호선 창동역 1번 출구에서 공식 서울관광 안내 기준 약 264m. 미술관 정문 진입 및 이동약자 경로는 공식 방문 안내 확인.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗서울특별시 도봉구 마들로13길 68
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →평일(화~금) 10:00~20:00. 토·일·공휴일 3~10월 10:00~19:00, 11~2월 10:00~18:00. 전시실 입장마감은 폐관 1시간 전. 매주 월요일과 1월 1일 휴관(월요일이 공휴일이면 정상 개관). 포토라이브러리는 일·월·공휴일 별도 휴관. 일반 전시 무료지만 개별 프로그램 사전예약과 운영 시간은 별도 확인. 휠체어 동선·장애인용 화장실·승강기 안내가 공식 관광 페이지에 제공된다.
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