SeMA - SeMA Bunker

An underground bunker supposedly built by the military regime in the 1970s, transformed into an art space.

SeMA Bunker is one of Seoul’s Future Heritage sites. The city of Seoul initiated the Future Heritage Project in 2012 with the purpose of preserving designated historical sites and objects as part of the city’s cultural heritage. The bunker, believed to have been built during the military regime in the 1970s, was discovered during an on-site investigation for the construction of a transit center in Yeouido in 2005 and was later transformed into an art space. The facility, which embodies the ordeals of Korea’s modern history, presents a special exhibition in its history gallery and experimental projects that reflect the location’s site-specific characteristics and aesthetic features. (Picture: ⓒ Kim YongKwan)

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Related Exhibitions & Programs

Weekdays(TUE–FRI) 11AM– 7PM
SAT · SUN · Public Holidays 11AM–7PM
Closed Day 01.02–02.28 01.01 , Every Monday
Exhibition preparation
Regular closing days
Opening Hours The last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Admission Free
Address Postal Code 07326
B 76, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea(Yeouido-dong)
Phone 02–2124–8944

Convenience Facilities & Services

Unfortunately, strollers and wheelchairs are not available for rental.

Please be informed that there is no restroom inside SeMA Bunker.

By Subway

Take Subway Line No. 5 or 9 and get off at Yeouido Station. Use Exit No. 3 and walk about 7 minutes.
(From Exit No. 3, walk straight about 200 meters. Turn right at the crosswalk in front of Yeouido Park and walk straight for 200 meters.)
※ Go past the elevator, walk straight about 100 meters toward Yeouido Transit Center to find a new staircase.

By Bus

Get off at the bus stop “Yeouido Transit Center” (Bus Stop No. 19-007, 19-008, 19-016, 19-017).

Parking

※ Our apologies for the lack of parking spaces. We recommend public transportation.

Address

76 Basement, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Basement of Platform No. 2 of Yeouido Bus Transit Center)
For inquiries: Tel# +82-2-2124-8868

A Video on SeMA Bunker
o Date of photo: July 11, 2019
o Photo locale: SeMA Bunker

SeMA Bunker Entrance

SeMA Bunker is located at the base of Yeouido Bus Station. There are two entrances: a new staircase made with a glass structure and an elevator.

Exhibition Hall

Basement

Exhibition Hall

The exhibition hall, which is as large as 495.8700㎡, can hold contemporary art exhibitions for media such as photography, video, and installation, as well as various other programs.

History Gallery

Basement

History Gallery

The history gallery, which is as large as 66.116㎡, is a space that both preserves and constructs the identity of SeMA Bunker. It exhibits related materials for visitors to see the history of the bunker. It also presents a special exhibition of the archive project <SeMA Bunker Archive Project>, which presents the history and aesthetic features of the new SeMA Bunker.