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HALLYU!

Season of Korea
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

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From BTS to aespa, Squid Game to Parasite. Glass skin to bibimbap. Hallyu has us obsessed – let's dive deep into why.

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Exhibition: Hallyu! The Korean Wave

Opening 12 Dec 2025

Explore the cultural phenomenon that’s reshaping music, film, fashion and beauty globally.

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Opening party
SBS PopAsia host Andy Trieu at the DJ deck.
7pm, 12 Dec 2025
Join us for a night of live K-pop, DJ sets and performances!
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  • Kids
Opening weekend
13–14 Dec 2025
Costs apply to some activities
Dive into Korean pop culture with a weekend full of dance, food and fun for all ages.
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Detail image from above a table, with children's hands doing various arts and crafts.
  • Kids
Drop-in activity
13–14 Dec 2025
Drop-in, free
Snap and decorate your pic at our photobooth on opening weekend.
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  • Workshop
  • Dance
Dance performances and workshops
13–14 Dec 2025
Drop-in workshops, free
Join us for a dance extravaganza on opening weekend.
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Ticket combo: Chimaek on the deck
13–14 Dec 2025
Tickets coming soon
Enjoy Korean fried chicken, beer and DJ sets by the lake, plus exhibition entry.
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Curators in conversation
13 Dec 2025
Costs apply, bookings essential
Join this illuminating conversation about Korea’s remarkable cultural journey.
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Ticket combo: Curators in conversation
13 Dec 2025
Costs apply, bookings essential
Visit the exhibition and grab your seat for an enlightening conversation.
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  • Workshop
  • Kids
Mini handmade hanbok
5–15 Jan 2026
Drop-in activity, costs apply
Design and make your own miniature outfits based on the traditional Korean hanbok!
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  • Workshop
  • Dance
  • Kids
K-pop dance workshops
9, 16, 23 Jan 2026
Costs apply
Join us for electrifying K-pop dance workshops with Canberra’s Dance til Dawn studio.
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  • Workshop
  • Dance
K-pop 101 with Dance til Dawn
10, 17, 24 Jan 2026, costs apply
Join us for an electrifying K-pop dance class with Canberra's Dance til Dawn studio.
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  • Workshop
  • Dance
Ticket combo: K-pop 101 with Dance til Dawn
10, 17, 24 Jan 2026, costs apply
Join us for an electrifying K-pop dance class with Canberra's Dance til Dawn studio.
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Fried chicken floating on a yellow background
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  • After hours
Ticket combo: Chimaek on the deck
16 Jan 2026, tickets coming soon
Enjoy Korean chicken, beer and DJ sets by the lake, plus exhibition entry.
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  • Workshop
  • Kids
Clay-pop
19–20 Jan 2026
Costs apply, bookings essential
Create fun clay characters inspired by Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters these school holidays.
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  • Workshop
  • Kids
Knot your lucky charm
21–22 Jan 2026
Costs apply
Learn about the traditional Korean art of knotting as you fashion your own decorative norigae accessory.
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CSO Australia series concert
26 Mar 2026, costs apply
Percussion meets K-pop in this hallyu-inspired concert.
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  • Festival
K-fest: Korean cultural festival
11 Apr 2026
Costs apply to some activities
Experience a vibrant celebration of Korean culture and community.
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How to hallyu

What is hallyu?

Read this blog post on the history of hallyu and how it became a global phenomenon.
Parasite Screening

Hallyu hitlist: what to watch and read

Check out our K-drama, film and book picks.

Hallyu x Museum Spotify playlist

Listen to our fave K-pop tunes in this curated playlist.
Plan your visit

Getting here

Parking and visitor information

Accessibility

Accessibility information for visitors
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Museum Cafe

Relax and refuel in our lakeside cafe

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