Korea Culture Day — Free Palaces & Discounts
Summary
'Culture Day' is a government program giving free or discounted access to cultural venues. Expanded in 2026 to EVERY Wednesday: the four main palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung) are free every Wednesday, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is free on Wed/Sat (open to 9pm), and major cinemas (CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox) offer ₩10,000 evening tickets on the 2nd and last Wednesday. Open to everyone, including foreign visitors.
How to use
Visit on Wednesdays — the palaces are free (no special pass needed) and MMCA is free Wed/Sat. For cinemas, buy the discounted ticket for an evening screening (5–9pm) on the 2nd or last Wednesday. Check the official Culture Day / Visit Seoul page for the current list of participating venues.
Conditions for foreign visitors
Conditional discount notes
Participating venues and discounts vary and can change; the cinema discount applies only to evening screenings on specific Wednesdays. Foreign visitors are eligible at participating public venues. Confirm the day/venue — it is not a private discount.
Address
Participating palaces, museums & cinemas citywide, Seoul
Source checked Jun 21, 2026