Exhibitions and Visitor Routes at Daegu Art Museum, 40 Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu
Daegu Art Museum is a modern and contemporary art exhibition space in Daegu that opened in May 2011. Admission to the standard adult exhibition is 1,000 won. From Daegongwon Station Exit 5, take the shuttle bus, or get off in front of the museum on the Suseong 3, Suseong 3-1, or Rapid 10 bus.
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What does Daegu Art Museum, opened in May 2011, showcase?
Daegu Art Museum opened in May 2011. As a public art museum that exhibits modern and contemporary artworks from Korea and abroad and operates educational and hands-on programs, it serves as a center for culture and the arts in the Daegu area.
Rather than viewing a single permanent collection, visitors encounter special exhibitions and collection displays across several galleries. The official channels list Gallery 1, Galleries 2 and 3, the Sunken Garden, Galleries 4 and 5, and Gallery 6 as exhibition venues, so it is best to check the exhibition layout for the day of your visit in advance.
When addresses differ, the destination is 40, Misulgwan-ro
The official road-name address is 40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu, and the main telephone number is 053-430-7500. The address 113, Sinpyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, provided by the user, does not match the address listed in official and public sources, so it is safest to use 40, Misulgwan-ro for taxis and map searches.
The official website is https://daeguartmuseum.or.kr/. Information that changes by date, such as current exhibitions, special exhibition fees, and educational programs, can be checked on this website. For telephone inquiries, call 053-430-7500.
Getting there by shuttle bus from Daegongwon Station Exit 5
If you use Daegu Metro Line 2, get off at Daegongwon Station, leave through Exit 5, and take the Daegu Art Museum shuttle bus. Since the shuttle bus timetable and intervals are not included in the available information, check whether it is operating and how long the wait will be after arriving at the station.
Buses Suseong 3, Suseong 3-1, and Express 10 operate at the stops in front of or across from the museum. International visitors should check not only the bus number but also whether the stop name is “Daegu Art Museum Front/Across,” and it is advisable to confirm the walking distance to the exact entrance again in a map app after arrival.
Do not miss the 10 a.m. opening and seasonal closing times
From April through October, summer visiting hours are 10:00–19:00, while winter hours from November through March are 10:00–18:00. Admission is allowed until one hour before closing, making 18:00 the practical last admission time in summer and 17:00 in winter.
The regular closing day is every Monday, and the museum is also closed on January 1, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok. If Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday is the closing day, so when visiting during a holiday period, check the substitute closing day rather than looking only at Mondays on the calendar.
Adults: KRW 1,000; free on Wednesdays; special exhibitions charged separately
As of 2026, admission to the general exhibitions is KRW 1,000 for adults. Culture Day is observed every Wednesday, when admission to general exhibitions is free. When a special exhibition is held, a separate fee is announced, and the admission price may vary by exhibition.
Using National Tax Service tax points may make admission to general exhibitions free. The listed regular price for a special exhibition is KRW 5,000, and the discounted price using tax points is KRW 4,000. Groups of 20 or more must make a reservation before visiting and cannot enter in the same manner as small individual groups.
Taking a break between the third-floor Art Information Center and the galleries
The third floor has an Art Information Center where visitors can access art-related books, as well as a lounge. If you need a place to read information about the artworks or take a short break rather than moving quickly through the exhibition, you can include the third floor in your route.
Daegu Art Museum operates “In Front of the Artwork,” an appreciation program for groups of children and teenagers, and also offers the “Living Art Museum Guidebook” for people with low vision and seniors aged 60 or older. The curator-led “Visible Collection Storage” exhibition tour for interested visitors requires advance registration, and exhibition-related educational programs for adults, such as “Now, Talking About Korean Painting,” are also offered.
What drivers and wheelchair users should know
Daegu Art Museum has a parking lot described as having space for approximately 200 or more vehicles. Parking fees are not included in the available information, so visitors arriving by car should check on site whether parking is free or paid.
The museum is described as wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are available. However, the available information does not specify the extent of stroller accessibility, exhibition-specific routes, the availability of English information or an audio guide, or whether photography is prohibited, so these cannot be guaranteed based on this article alone.
When advance reservations are required and the limitations of the current information
General individual admission is listed as KRW 1,000 for adults, but special exhibitions may have separate fees. Advance reservations are mandatory for groups of 20 or more, and the Visible Collection Storage tour with a curator also requires advance registration.
One review mentions that visiting Daegu Art Museum takes approximately one hour, but no official recommended viewing time is provided. In addition, the shuttle bus timetable, the exact distance from the stops to the entrance, whether payment is cash-only, and photography regulations have not been confirmed. These details should be checked on the official website or by calling 053-430-7500 on the day of your visit.
Before You Go
- Address
- 40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
- Hours
- Summer (April–October) 10:00–19:00 / Winter (November–March) 10:00–18:00 / Admission closes one hour before closing
- Closed
- Every Monday, January 1, Lunar New Year's Day, and Chuseok / If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday
- Admission
- Adults: KRW 1,000 / Free every Wednesday on Culture Day / Separate fees for special exhibitions / Advance reservation required for groups of 20 or more
- Phone
- 053-430-7500
- Official site
- https://daeguartmuseum.or.kr/
- Transport
- Bus: Get off at Daegu Art Museum Front/Across on Suseong 3, Suseong 3-1, or Express 10 / From Daegongwon Station on Metro Line 2, use the Daegu Art Museum shuttle bus from Exit 5
- Parking
- Daegu Art Museum parking lot available / Listed as accommodating approximately 200 or more vehicles
- Accessibility
- Listed as wheelchair accessible / Restrooms available
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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