National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon]
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon]: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 99); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 45, weekend average 81; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
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Located in beautiful Gwacheon, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon displays works by Korean and international modern artists, as well as works by contemporary artists currently making waves in the art world. As well as its permanent collection, the museum generally presents several special exhibitions. The museum also provides various programs and events for visitors to enjoy.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 313 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00
- Closed
- Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, the next day will be closed), January 1
- Admission
- * Permanent Exhibitions: Free * Special Exhibitions: Varies by exhibition
- Phone
- +82-2-2188-6000
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon]: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2857 | 2964 | 3071 | 3199 | |||
| 11/173 | 2Closed | 338 | 448 | 566 | 681 | 767 |
| 882 | 9Closed | 1036 | 1139 | 1238 | 1346 | 1472 |
| 1588 | 16Closed | 1733 | 1836 | 1931 | 2028 | 2187 |
| 2279 | 23Closed | 2431 | 2531 | 2629 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 73 · Sat, Nov 7 67 · Sat, Nov 14 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Thu, Nov 19 31 · Fri, Nov 20 28 · Thu, Nov 26 29 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 99 · Sun, Nov 15 88 · Sat, Nov 21 87 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 45 · weekends 81 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 35 · Wed 42 · Thu 46 · Fri 57 · Sat 81 · Sun 81 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon]?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon]?
- 10:00-18:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon] least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 35) and Saturday the busiest (average 81). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.
- What time should I visit National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon] to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon] be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 99; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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