Opening weekend | National Museum of Australia

Celebrate at the Museum

Dive into the dynamic world of Korean pop culture as we celebrate Hallyu! The Korean Wave coming to Canberra.

Our opening weekend is perfect for families, culture enthusiasts and anyone curious about the Korean Wave phenomenon.

Join interactive family activities, K-pop dance performances and workshops, listen to talks and grab some delicious Korean bites. There’s something to spark everyone’s curiosity about Korean culture.

13 and 14 Dec 2025

From 9am to 5pm

Tickets

Unticketed

A mix of free and paid drop-in activities. See individual events for details.

Opening weekend

SBS PopAsia host Andy Trieu at the DJ deck.

Opening party

A night of live K-pop, DJ sets and performances!

Curators in conversation

A behind-the-scenes look at the Hallyu! exhibition

Chimaek on the deck

See the exhibition and enjoy Korean fried chicken, beer and DJ sets by the lake

Dance performances and workshops

Enjoy free performances and learn to move like a K-pop star

Detail image from above a table, with children's hands doing various arts and crafts.

Drop-in activities

Decorate your own photobooth creation

Hallyu! exhibition

Explore the cultural phenomenon that's sweeping the globe