November 2025 In Seoul: Must-See Cultural Events And Museum Exhibitions

As the last hints of autumn fade and the early sparkle of winter appears, November 2025 in Seoul offers a unique blend of high culture, international festivals, and festive cheer. Forget the long lines of summer—this is the perfect time to dive deep into the city’s artistic and historical heart.

Here is your essential guide to the best cultural activities and exhibitions wrapping up or just starting in Seoul this November.

1. Séance: Technology of the Spirit

This large-scale contemporary art festival focuses on the intersection of technology, media, and spiritual experience. It’s a key event for those interested in the cutting edge of visual arts and philosophical dialogue.

Duration of the exhibition: August 26 ~ November 23, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA).
Location tip: Located near City Hall Station
Price: Free
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2. The 5th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

Curated by renowned designer Thomas Heatherwick, this global event explores how to build more joyful, human-centered, and sustainable cities. It’s a must-see for architecture buffs and anyone interested in the future of urban life, featuring imaginative installations around the city.

Duration: September 26 ~ November 18, 2025
Location: Songhyeon Green Plaza, Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture, and surrounding areas.
Location tip: Located near City Hall Station
Price: Free
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3. Matter to Practice

Held at the beautiful Seoul Museum of Craft Art, this exhibition showcases the innovation in traditional Korean craft. It highlights how contemporary makers use diverse materials to reveal the enduring value of “craft-technology.”

Duration: August 26 ~ November 23, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum of Craft Art.
Location tip: Located in Insadong
Price: Free
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4. Seoul Museum of History Highlights

Unprecedented Great Flood: The 1925 Eulchuk Year:

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the great flood, this show offers a historical look at a defining moment in the city’s past (Closes November 16, 2025)
Duration: Sep 26, 2025 ~ Nov 16, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum of History
Location tip: Located near Heunghwamun Gate
Price: Free
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The Day of Our Liberation: Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, this exhibition is a moving tribute to a pivotal period in national history (Closes November 9, 2025).
Duration: Aug 05, 2025 ~ Nov 09, 2025
Location: Seoul Museum of Craft Art.
Location tip: Located near Heunghwamun Gate
Price: Free
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5. Seosomun Shrine History Museum Special Project: Light for Life (Father Kim In-joong Exhibition)

This special exhibition celebrates the spiritual and artistic journey of Father Kim In-joong, one of Korea’s most respected contemporary artists and priests. His luminous works explore the theme of “light” as a metaphor for life, faith, and renewal — making it a serene yet profound stop during the season of reflection.

Duration: September 27, 2025 ~ December 21, 2025
Location: Seosomun Shrine History Museum
Location tip: Near Chungjeongno Station
Price: Free
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6. Annotations Note

Hosted by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), this exhibition explores the evolving dialogue between image and meaning. “Annotations Note” delves into how artists reinterpret visual culture through layers of commentary, observation, and reinterpretation — offering a thought-provoking look at how art communicates in the digital age.

Duration: October 10, 2025 ~ November 07, 2025
Location: PS CENTER
Location tip: Euljiro 4-ga station
Price: Free
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