HALLYU! | National Museum of Australia

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

WHAT'S ON

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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Event
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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Event

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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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

Event
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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Dance
Event
After Hours

K-Poppers United concert

14 Mar 2026, free
Bookings essential

Join us for a high-impact dance showcase featuring K-Pop Cover Dance crews.

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Event

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.

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

Cafe at the National Museum of Australia, with rows of tables and chairs beside large, light-filled windows.

Museum Cafe

Relax and refuel in our lakeside cafe

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