A Major Spanish Art Exhibition Opens in Seoul Tomorrow — El Greco, Velázquez and Goya Across 500 Years

Opens Sept. 22 · Seoul Arts Center · 10 AM–7 PM · Adult admission KRW 23,000

A major survey of Spanish art opens in Seoul tomorrow with 95 original works spanning roughly five centuries. 500 Years of Spanish Art: A Chronicle of Light and Darkness draws from the collection of New York’s Hispanic Society Museum & Library and brings works by El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya and Joaquín Sorolla to Korea.

Why it is worth seeing now

The exhibition opens Sept. 22 at the Seoul Arts Center and is billed as the first large-scale Asian presentation of this collection. The official ticket page warns that timed waiting numbers may be used when crowds are heavy and ticketing or entry can close early, so advance booking is the safer option during the opening period.

Visitor essentials

Dates Sept. 22, 2026–Jan. 20, 2027
Venue Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center, 2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Hours Tue–Sun 10 AM–7 PM; last entry 6 PM; closed Monday
Admission Adults KRW 23,000 / teens KRW 18,000 / children KRW 14,000
Booking NOL Ticket and other official ticket channels; on-site admission is also listed

Getting there

For international visitors, the simplest subway reference is Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Line 3, followed by a walk to Seoul Arts Center. Allow extra time during the opening week, especially on weekends.

What you will see

The show follows Spanish art from the 16th through the 20th century, with major names including El Greco, Velázquez, Goya and Sorolla. It is a museum-scale exhibition rather than a short pop-up, but opening day is the most timely moment for travelers searching for what is newly on view in Seoul.

Language tip: exhibition interpretation is expected to be Korean-first; paid docent sessions are scheduled Tue–Fri at 11:30 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM. Check the venue for any English-language guide options before visiting.

Sources: Seoul Arts Center official schedule; NOL Ticket official booking page; Korea Economic Daily / Hispanic Society exhibition information. Checked Sept. 21, 2026.