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The converted industrial exterior of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Cheongju
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MMCA Cheongju

국립현대미술관 청주

A national contemporary-art museum built around visible storage, conservation and changing exhibitions; the audited pin identifies the MMCA component within Culture Factory, distinct from the Korean Craft Museum in the same complex. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Cheongju · Chungbuk
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Korean map search · 충청북도 청주시 청원구 상당로 314 국립현대미술관 청주
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · MMCA Cheongju · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionCheongju · Chungbuk
    Korean map search충청북도 청주시 청원구 상당로 314 국립현대미술관 청주
    Regular closureMondays · January 1 · additional exhibition or conservation closures can apply

    Weather, safety, worship, event or maintenance notices can override this published baseline.

    Exact arrival314 Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si · MMCA Cheongju entrance inside Culture Factory
    Map pinAudited destination coordinate

    The coordinate marks the named visitor point; follow current signs for the final entrance, legal parking and step-free route.

    Current listed admissionFloors 1–4 free · floor 5 special exhibition KRW 2,000

    Confirm the named exhibition and current ticket before travel.

    Museum contact043-261-1400
    Shared-campus boundaryMMCA Cheongju and Cheongju Korean Craft Museum are separate institutions in Culture Factory
    ParkingCurrent record lists first 2 hours free, then paid

    Recheck rates, validation, capacity and event controls.

    Photo scopeThe reviewed photograph shows the real converted industrial facade and MMCA Cheongju signage at Culture Factory

    It does not prove today's exhibition, floor access, admission price, conservation viewing, photography permission or parking space.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Check the named exhibition and floor

      Visible storage, conservation areas and changing exhibitions do not all remain open together. Confirm ticket, timed programme and floor-specific notice.

    2. 02
      Enter the MMCA component at Culture Factory

      The audited coordinate identifies MMCA Cheongju. Do not follow signs for the Korean Craft Museum or another Culture Factory tenant by mistake.

    3. 03
      Use museum storage and photography rules

      Large bags, food, tripods, flash and access near stored works can be controlled more strictly than an ordinary gallery.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Are all MMCA Cheongju floors free?

    The current record lists floors 1–4 free and a paid fifth-floor special exhibition, but confirm the live exhibition and ticket.

    Is this the same museum as the Korean Craft Museum?

    No. They are separate institutions within the Culture Factory complex.

    Can I enter at 17:00?

    17:00 is the published final admission, not a recommended arrival time; enter earlier for galleries and storage displays.

    Are the operating details for MMCA Cheongju live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 9, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About MMCA Cheongju

    A national contemporary-art museum built around visible storage, conservation and changing exhibitions; the audited pin identifies the MMCA component within Culture Factory, distinct from the Korean Craft Museum in the same complex. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    TRAVEL KNOWLEDGE DOCUMENT

    MMCA Cheongju

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A national contemporary-art museum built around visible storage, conservation and changing exhibitions; the audited pin identifies the MMCA component within Culture Factory, distinct from the Korean Craft Museum in the same complex. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionCheongju · Chungbuk
    Korean map search충청북도 청주시 청원구 상당로 314 국립현대미술관 청주
    Current access10:00–18:00 · final admission 17:00 under the current public listing
    Regular closureMondays · January 1 · additional exhibition or conservation closures can applyWeather, safety, worship, event or maintenance notices can override this published baseline.
    Exact arrival314 Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si · MMCA Cheongju entrance inside Culture Factory
    Map pinAudited destination coordinateThe coordinate marks the named visitor point; follow current signs for the final entrance, legal parking and step-free route.
    Current listed admissionFloors 1–4 free · floor 5 special exhibition KRW 2,000Confirm the named exhibition and current ticket before travel.
    Museum contact043-261-1400
    Shared-campus boundaryMMCA Cheongju and Cheongju Korean Craft Museum are separate institutions in Culture Factory
    ParkingCurrent record lists first 2 hours free, then paidRecheck rates, validation, capacity and event controls.
    Photo scopeThe reviewed photograph shows the real converted industrial facade and MMCA Cheongju signage at Culture FactoryIt does not prove today's exhibition, floor access, admission price, conservation viewing, photography permission or parking space.
    Current official guideNational Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · MMCA Cheongju current visitor recordsChecked September 9, 2026; recheck the linked guide and live local notices before travel.
    Current official guideNational Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · MMCA Cheongju current visitor recordsChecked September 9, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 충청북도 청주시 청원구 상당로 314 국립현대미술관 청주Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Accessibility
    10:00–18:00 · final admission 17:00 under the current public listingChecked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Closure or relocation
    Mondays · January 1 · additional exhibition or conservation closures can apply Weather, safety, worship, event or maintenance notices can override this published baseline.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Admission & prices
    Floors 1–4 free · floor 5 special exhibition KRW 2,000 Confirm the named exhibition and current ticket before travel.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · MMCA Cheongju · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Check the named exhibition and floor

      Visible storage, conservation areas and changing exhibitions do not all remain open together. Confirm ticket, timed programme and floor-specific notice.

    2. 02
      Before 17:00

      Enter the MMCA component at Culture Factory

      The audited coordinate identifies MMCA Cheongju. Do not follow signs for the Korean Craft Museum or another Culture Factory tenant by mistake.

    3. 03
      Inside

      Use museum storage and photography rules

      Large bags, food, tripods, flash and access near stored works can be controlled more strictly than an ordinary gallery.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Save 국립현대미술관 청주 rather than only 문화제조창 so navigation and onsite signs lead to the correct institution.
    • Check the named exhibition because general building hours do not guarantee every floor is open.
    • Use lockers when required and ask before flash, tripod, video or photography near stored works.
    • Allow time to distinguish MMCA from the Korean Craft Museum before the 17:00 final admission.
    • Search “충청북도 청주시 청원구 상당로 314 국립현대미술관 청주” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Are all MMCA Cheongju floors free?

    The current record lists floors 1–4 free and a paid fifth-floor special exhibition, but confirm the live exhibition and ticket.

    Is this the same museum as the Korean Craft Museum?

    No. They are separate institutions within the Culture Factory complex.

    Can I enter at 17:00?

    17:00 is the published final admission, not a recommended arrival time; enter earlier for galleries and storage displays.

    Are the operating details for MMCA Cheongju live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 9, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · MMCA Cheongju · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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