Total Museum of Contemporary Art
TMCA, Korea’s first privately-owned, contemporary art institution was founded by architect Shin-Kyu Moon and director Joon-Eui Noh in 1984. In 1976, prior to founding the museum, the couple established the Total Gallery, devoted exclusively to craft and design, in Daehakno, Seoul. In 1984, they opened the nation’s first sculpture park, the Total Museum in Jangheung, Gyeonggi Province. The park served as a prominent destination for many art seekers and the public until its closing in 2002. In 1992, the museum opened the doors to its home in Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul with a new name, Total Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA). Since then, it has become a pioneer in establishing the world-renowned art district, New Pyeongchang, with numerous art museums and galleries.

TMCA’s mission is to raise awareness and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. Since its groundbreaking, the museum has focused on producing significant contributions to humanity and fostering the creative and experimental energy for artists. Besides its innovative art exhibitions, the museum operates as a hub that accommodates a wide range of cultural activities – concerts, educational programs, publication, etc

Architecture
The TMCA building was designed by founding architect Shin- Kyu Moon. In 1993, the museum won the ‘Architecture Award of the Year’ rewarded by the Korean Institute of Architects. Moon intended the whole building to become a “blank canvas” for contemporary artists. The concept of having exhibition halls with distinct personalities truly reflects the architect’s philosophy of an art museum.

Total Academy
The museum proudly offers its arts & culture learning program, Total Academy. Established in 1993, the Total Academy was designed to create opportunities to advance the cultural literacy in visual, literary, and performing arts- art, architecture, philosophy of art, literature, music, film, and theatre. It is open to both professionals and non-professionals.

TMCA Membership
₩50,000 for 1year
Benefit: Free admission for members and accompanying 1, free invitation to the Museum Concert, free to Art Catalogue.

Museum Hour:
Tue-Sun 1pm-6pm
(Last admission into the Galleries is 30 minutes before closing time)
* Close on Mondays
* It can be different depending on exhibitions

Admission:
General Admission 10,000 won, Youths 7,000 won, Children 5,000 won, Art Pass 7,000 won
Free Admission:
Seniors over 65, Kids under 6, Disability person(and accompanying 1), Veterans(and accompanying 1), Jongno-gu residents, Seoul Arts High School Students
* It can be different depending on exhibitions

Public Transport
Branch Bus[Blue] – 110, 163 (Lotte Apartment Bus Stop)
Trunk Bus[Green] – 1020, 1711, 7211 (Lotte Apartment Bus Stop)