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HALLYU!

The story of Korea
12 Dec 2025 – 10 May 2026

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Dive into the Korean wave at the National Museum this summer.

From K-pop, Squid Game and the birth of hallyu to Korean food at its finest, our Season of Korea hits all the right cultural and culinary notes.

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Exhibition: Hallyu! The Korean Wave
A photograph of the Hallyu exhibition, focusing on the Squid game tracksuits on mannequins. The mannequins are amongst the colourful exhibition space which has lots of lights and screens.

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

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A detail crop of Sophi Odling's digital mural titled Between Waves and Moons. It has a pink background with a light orange foreground. The right half has a pink, red and white flowy water like shape. The left half has a blue and purple half circle.
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Hallyu and Beyond
Free, daily until 10 May 2026
This free display brings together four artists and makers to reinterpret hallyu through their heritage and lived experience.
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A collage with a red gradient background and two square images with rounded edges. The left image is cropped and shows half a woman's face, she is applying moisturiser to her cheek. The right image shows a photo on a person applying a serum to their face with an applicator whilst their other hand holds a bottle.
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  • Workshop
K-beauty workshops
14–15 Feb 2026, costs apply
Join a masterclass with a Korean skincare expert for top trends and techniques.
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A collage with a red gradient background and two square images with rounded edges. The left image is cropped and shows half a woman's face, she is applying moisturiser to her cheek. The right image shows a photo on a person applying a serum to their face with an applicator whilst their other hand holds a bottle.
  • Beauty
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Ticket combo: K-beauty workshops
14–15 Feb 2026, costs apply
Join a masterclass with a Korean skincare expert for top trends and techniques, plus exhibition entry.
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The Korean Feast
20 Feb 2026
TICKET SALES CLOSE THIS SUNDAY 15 FEB!
An exclusive evening of food and culture with guest chef Jung-Su Chang of Allta, Sydney.
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  • Dance
  • After hours
Aussie K-Poppers United Concert
21 Mar 2026, free
Join us for a high-impact dance showcase featuring K-Pop Cover Dance crews.
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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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  • Dance
  • After hours
Night at the Museum: K-pop
7pm, 1 May 2026
Join us for one final night of epic K-pop entertainment!
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A photograph of a young child playing with a handmade green Korean toy, from a Museum school holiday program.
  • Kids
K-play
10.30am Wednesdays during ACT school term, ages 0 to 6
Immerse your senses in Korean culture with hands-on activities at the Discovery Centre Workshop.
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A Korean poster for the Korean winter Olympic games featuring a cartoon tiger.
  • Schools
Teacher-guided tour
Mondays and Fridays 10 am and 11am, until 8 May 2026
An onsite school program for teachers and their students in years 7 to 12. Take your class through the Hallyu! exhibition and discover the global rise of South Korea’s creative industries.
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Photograph of a person looking at mannequins in the Museum's Hallyu exhibition. The woman is wearing a blue and white dress and has her hair pulled back. The photograph is taken looking through an arched shaped hole in exhibitions wall. The dresses on the mannequins are bold colours. Image credit: Tim Ngo.
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Object Club – How do you Hallyu?
Join Senior Curator Kate Morschel as she unpacks the vision behind the Hallyu! exhibition. Free and exclusive to Friends.
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How to hallyu
Photograph of three people looking at a Korean fashion display in the gallery. The display is of mannequins wearing colourful Korean inspired street clothes. Bind the mannequins are bright screens with videos playing.

Curator's picks

See Kate Morschel's exhibition highlights and insider advice on beating the queues.
Photo of a model wearing a black and white Korean influenced Adidas track suit, standing in front of a purple arched doorway with pink steps and navy-blue background.

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.
The cover of the Museum magazine issue 26. The cover is pink and red with swirls pink tones and a blue half circle with purples and red.

The Museum magazine

Grab your ultimate Hallyu! companion, with tear out poster.
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Hallyu! audio descriptions

Hear audio description and exhibition labels for key objects from Hallyu!

Plan your stay

Discover Canberra

A city where world-class art and culture meet a thriving food and wine scene.

Explore galleries and museums that tell rich stories, uncover hidden bars and savour cool-climate wines.

Nature is never far – lakes, bushland and walking trails are minutes away, creating space to slow down and reconnect.

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Make your visit to the Hallyu! exhibition truly unforgettable by staying at one of ALL Accor’s exceptional hotels in Canberra.

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Before you visit

Getting here

Parking and visitor information
Two people stand looking at a screen with images. Their back are to the camera and they are in the shadows. On the screen are people dancing on a green background.

Hallyu! accessibility

Plan your Hallyu! visit with our accessibility guide
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What's on

Add to your visit with a VR experience, tours and more

Presenting Partners

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