History

August 1, 1992 - Opening of the Gwangju City Art Museum (1 Office and 2 Departments)
November 2, 1992 - Opening of Permanent Exhibition Halls
September 20, 1995 - Opening of Biennale Hall
February 17, 1996 - Incorporation with Biennale Support Headquarters (1 Bureau, 2 Departments, 1 Office, and 7 Sections)
September 1, 1997 - Opening of Education Promotion Center
September 3, 1998 - Incorporation with Jungwae Park Management Office (1 Bureau, 2 Departments, 1 Office, and 5 Sections)
May 15, 1999 - Separation of City Art Museum from Biennale Office (1 Office and 3 Sections)
April 22, 2003 - Opening of City Art Museum Geumnamro Gallery(1 Office, 3 Sections and 1 Branch Museum)
October 11, 2007 - Re-opening of the Gwangju Museum of Art following new construction ot the main building
August 6, 2008 Opening of Insadong Gallery
September 3, 2008 Opening of Sangrok Gallery
December 29, 2009 Opening of Beijing Residency of Gwangju Museum of Art in China

Opening hours:
9 am - 6 pm  Closed on Mon and 1st Jan