This guide covers nine highlights from a selection of Seoul exhibitions and pop-ups, as listed on November 5, 2026. It is not a complete list of what is on in the city. The Porter bag exhibition in Jamsil ends on November 15, a digital jewelry show at DDP ends on November 11, and one art show opens on November 7. The rest run later, some into 2027.
YOSHIDA & Co. 90th Anniversary Exhibition in Seoul
This free show marks 90 years of the bag brand Yoshida (Porter). It follows the brand from its 1935 start to today. You can see the founder’s tools, early bags, new TANKER materials and artist collaborations. A gift shop runs during the exhibition.
- Dates: October 31 to November 15, 2026
- Hours: daily 10:30-19:00
- Price: free, no advance reservation needed
- Address: Lotte Department Store Jamsil, Avenuel 6th floor Art Hall (롯데백화점 잠실점 에비뉴엘 6층 아트홀), 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
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Crayon Shin-chan! Let’s Play! Space-Time Adventure (짱구는 못말려! 놀자! 시공간 대모험)
An interactive show where you follow Shin-chan and his friends through three zones: Future City, Jungle Adventure and Dream World. You scan hidden QR codes to collect characters. Bring a smartphone. The visit takes about 2 hours.
- Dates: October 17, 2026 to January 24, 2027
- Hours: 11:00-20:00, last entry 19:00
- Price: paid, advance booking
- Address: Stage Bimil Seongsu (스테이지 비밀 성수), 9-13 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
- Subway access: Seongsu Station Exit 4, about 5 minutes on foot
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Dune: Part 3 Pop-Up at Starfield Coex Mall (《듄: 파트 3》 스타필드 코엑스몰 팝업)
A free pop-up themed on the film Dune: Part 3. There is a photo spot where you pose on a sandworm. Complete photo missions and collect stamps to enter a draw for movie tickets and souvenirs. Daily prizes are limited and can run out early.
- Dates: October 30 to November 22, 2026
- Hours: daily 11:00-22:00, final entry 21:30
- Price: free, with online reservation or on-site reservation
- Address: Starfield Coex Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)
- Subway access: in front of Samseong Station Exit 6
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D’FESTA THE ORIGIN
An art exhibition with 48 K-pop artists, including G-DRAGON, BTS, Stray Kids and aespa. It brings together photos, video, fashion, handmade works and installations, plus an interactive part called THE ENCOUNTER. Plan about 90 minutes: roughly 1 hour for the exhibition and 30 minutes for the collection shop.
- Dates: October 23 to November 30, 2026
- Hours: 11:00-20:40, last entry 19:00
- Price: standard ticket 32,000 won
- Address: MPX GALLERY, Yeouido IFC Mall (여의도 IFC몰 MPX GALLERY)
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PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition (PEACH-PIT 25주년 기념 특별전)
An original-art show for the manga group PEACH-PIT, known for Rozen Maiden and Shugo Chara!. It also covers Zombie-Loan and DEARS. Some original artworks are shown in Korea for the first time, and commemorative goods are also prepared.
- Dates: October 24 to November 29, 2026
- Hours: 10:30-20:00, last entry 19:00
- Price: adult 22,000 won, teen 20,000 won, child 17,000 won
- Address: Popcorn D Square Daewon Museum, 6th floor, IPARK Mall Yongsan (아이파크몰 용산점 6층 팝콘D스퀘어 대원뮤지엄)
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Wayne Thiebaud: The Order of Things (웨인 티보 전 《The Order of Things》)
A large retrospective of the American painter Wayne Thiebaud, part of the Hyundai Card Culture Project 31. It shows paintings and drawings of cakes, desserts and rows of shoes, painted in strong color and thick paint. Works include Dessert Circle and Shoe Rows.
- Dates: September 19, 2026 to February 21, 2027
- Hours: 10:00-20:00, last entry 19:00
- Price: adult 23,000 won
- Address: DDP Museum, Exhibition Hall 1 (B2) (DDP 뮤지엄 전시1관)
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Traditional Ornaments Reimagined with High-Tech (하이테크로 그려본 전통장신구의 내일)
This show applies 3D digital technology to traditional Korean ornaments. You enter a motif and get a suggested ornament shape and 3D-printing data. A photo booth shows you wearing traditional dress and ornaments. It ends soon.
- Dates: October 31 to November 11, 2026
- Price: free
- Hours: not confirmed here, so check the operating hours and how the hands-on experience works before you go
- Address: DDP Gallery Moon (DDP 갤러리문)
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Dialogue in the Dark, Bukchon (어둠속의대화)
A permanent experience in a space with no light at all. A guide leads you by voice, so you rely on sound, touch and your sense of space. Each group has up to 8 people and the visit takes about 100 minutes.
- Dates: permanent
- Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-19:00 by timed entry, closed Monday and Tuesday
- Price: adult 33,000 won, teen 22,000 won
- Address: 71 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Toulouse-Lautrec & Suzanne Valadon: Painters of Montmartre (툴루즈 로트렉 & 수잔 발라동: 몽마르트르의 화가들)
An exhibition of about 110 works by 31 artists from late-19th-century Montmartre in France, including Toulouse-Lautrec, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo. It covers cafes, cabarets, circuses and portraits. As of November 5 it has not opened yet.
- Dates: November 7, 2026 to February 9, 2027
- Hours: 10:00-19:00, last entry 18:00
- Price: standard ticket 23,000 won
- Address: Sejong Museum of Art, Sejong Center (세종문화회관 세종미술관), 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Tips for visitors
- Porter exhibition: on Saturday, November 7, artist Lee Joowon holds live drawing from 15:00 to 17:00 and a docent session at 16:00. The drawing event is limited to the first 40 visitors wearing a Porter bag.
- Shin-chan: book through the Bimil platform. Free entry for children under 24 months and a 20% discount for disabled visitors apply only with proof at on-site ticketing.
- D’FESTA: children must be 36 months or older. The venue is cashless. Video filming is banned inside, and photos and video are both banned after THE ENCOUNTER. If you book back-to-back sessions, make sure your goods shop times do not overlap.
- PEACH-PIT: the merchandise shop requires an exhibition ticket. Some listings show different hours, so confirm the last entry time on the booking page.
- Dialogue in the Dark: arrive in the lobby 15 minutes before your time. Late arrivals cannot join midway. Recording and filming are banned, and preschool children cannot enter.
- Lautrec show: an early-bird ticket on NOL costs 16,100 won and is valid until December 31. That is not the exhibition end date of February 9, 2027.
FAQ
How do I reserve the Dune pop-up?
Reservations are made on Naver Reservation by choosing a date, session and number of people. On-site reservation is also offered, so check which sessions are still available for the time you want.
Where can I book Wayne Thiebaud tickets?
Tickets are sold through Hyundai Card DIVE, NOL and Kakao Reservation. Check the booking site for Hyundai Card discount eligibility and conditions. Even with a booking, you may have to wait to enter when the venue is crowded.
Can I park at Dialogue in the Dark?
Parking at the Bukchon branch is restricted to vehicles for disabled visitors. Groups enter at 15-minute intervals, so pick your session when you book.
What does the Porter gift shop sell?
Listed items include the MAGAZINE SHOULDER BAG WITH POUCH at 238,000 won, the TANKER OFFICER KIT at 398,000 won, the 90 Anniversary BOOK Collectors Edition at 318,000 won and the FIRST AID KIT FOR BAGS at 198,000 won. Actual stock can vary on site.
Source
Information from PLATZLAB eX blog (Korean), Nov 5, 2026.
