About the TMCA
Plan Your Visit
As the nation’s first private museum, the Total Museum of
Archive
Contemporary Art (TMCA) is devoted to the art of our time. The TMCA
TMCA actively collects and preserves various books, manuscripts,
offers various programs of the most thought-provoking art in the form
DVDs and other printed materials related to Contemporary art and
of exhibitions, workshops, performances, and lectures. Located near
architecture. We welcome researchers or anyone interested into the
Mt. Bukhan, the TMCA provides unique experience of interaction
reading room.
between art, nature, and museum architecture. Reading Room Hours Mission Statement
Monday
Closed
The mission of the TMCA is to increase public knowledge,
Tuesday to Sunday
11am-6pm
understanding and enjoyment of national and international
National Holidays
Closed
Contemporary art through direct experience of art works and educational programs.
*Admission Fee: 3,000 KWN or Free with the museum ticket
Interweaving wide range of art practices, the TMCA provides audience
Museum Hours
insight into the creative process to maximize value for the public and
Monday
Closed
create a sense of community.
Tuesday to Sunday
11am-6pm
National Holidays
Closed
The TMCA aspires to be an innovative and compelling institution where a broad and diverse audience can meet, contemplate, and engage in
Admission
discussion about Contemporary art and culture.
Adults: 5,000 KWN Children and Students (under 20): 3,000 KWN Group: 3,000 KWN Admission fee vary according to exhibition
Programs Education Program : Total Museum Academy 8
Since 1993 Total Museum Academy has offered high standard
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adult education program. The themes vary from visual art, music, performance, literature, architecture to mythology with professional
Total Museum of Contemporary Art
lecturers.
465-16 Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu Seoul 110-848, South Korea
Outreach Program : Dreaming Children
P. +82-2-379-3994
Through the Dreaming Children we provide programs and resources
F. +82-2-379-0252
created in collaboration with art therapist, curators, and artists.
info@Total Museum.org
With the goal of fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking of children, the programs could be anything from art to nature exploring
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new approaches to our culture. Curator Incubating Program : the room The project space the room is a curator incubating space designed to
How to Get Here
promote emerging young curators in consultation with senior curators and critics. The programs include artist’s talk, studio visiting, and
Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station (Use Exit 3)
critical writing, paving the way to the professional level.
Subway Line 4 to Gireum Station (Use Exit 3)
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Acknowledgement The Total Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. The TMCA`s exhibitions, programs, and operations are privately funded by individuals and supported by members. Additional support is provided through the city of Seoul, the Arts Council Korea, the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, and the Korea Foundation.
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