The 10 Best Art Museums in Seoul, South Korea

March 20, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Seoul Museum of Art Namseoul Bunkwan

1059-13, Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-598-6247
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Seoul Museum of Art Namseoul Bunkwan

2. Barakat Seoul

58-4, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03053 South Korea +82 2-730-1949 [email protected] http://www.barakat.kr/main/main.php
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Barakat Seoul

50, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-720-1524 http://www.hakgojae.com
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Hakgojae Gallery

4. Kim Chong Yung Museum

30, Pyeongchang 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-3217-6484 http://kimchongyung.com/
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Kim Chong Yung Museum

5. National Folk Museum of Korea

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045 South Korea +82 2-3704-3114 http://www.nfm.go.kr
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4.5 based on 963 reviews

National Folk Museum of Korea

The history of ordinary Koreans.

Reviewed By wireless_in_CA

This museum was located next to rear entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The building design was quite unexpected and its concrete base rose high above the ground with a multi story pagoda located on the top. There also was a nicely landscaped garden surrounding the museum. Inside were multiple exhibition halls that did a very good job in detailing the traditions and daily lives of the Korean people both past and present with artifacts (clothing, tools, replica homes, funeral biers, etc) and detailed explanations. The special exhibit was focused on present day workers from Incheon and the work they did. It was personal with their uniforms, biographies and the products they worked on (i.e. cars, textiles). Admission was free. A cafe was also located on the ground floor off to the side of the main entrance.

6. Total Art Museum

465-16 Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-379-3994 http://www.totalmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Total Art Museum

7. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04348 South Korea +82 2-2014-6900 http://leeum.samsungfoundation.org
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4.5 based on 741 reviews

Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

Reviewed By JackMassimoDA - Washington DC, United States

This is a manageable museum (you can cover a lot of ground in two hours here) that blends Korean history with modern art and works in between. Great exhibits and a fantastic campus with killer architecture to supercharge your Instagram. Also, around the museum is a v. cool area with trendy cafes and places to eat but not crazy expensive.

8. Seoul Arts Center

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06757 South Korea +82 2-580-1300 [email protected] http://www.sacticket.co.kr/SacHome/sachome/main
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4.5 based on 880 reviews

Seoul Arts Center

Reviewed By W2748OKgarys

The Seoul Arts Center is an arts complex in the Seocho-gu district of Seoul, in South Korea. It consists of five main buildings: the Opera House, with three auditoriums; the Music Hall, with two concert halls; the Hangaram Art Museum; the Hangaram Design Museum; and the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum.[1]:94[2] The Opera House is built in a shape resembling the traditional Korean bamboo hat called gat.[2] The center is home to the Korea National Ballet, the Korea National Opera, the Korean Symphony Orchestra, the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company and the National Chorus of Korea.

9. Daelim Museum

35-1 Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-720-0665 http://www.daelimmuseum.org
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Daelim Museum

10. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03062 South Korea +82 2-3701-9500 http://www.mmca.go.kr/main.do
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul

Transport: Metro - line 3 to Anguk station. Exit 1 Facility Highlights: Exhibition Space, Museum Archive, Project Gallery Space, Media Theatre, Multipurpose Auditorium, etc. Description: The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea opens a new branch in 2013 at Gimusa, the former Defense Security Command site, built in early 20th century located near Gyeongbokgung at the heart of Seoul. Focusing on the Characteristic of the site that required an underground expansion, the construction plan adopted the madang(yard) concept, successfully integrating the exterior and interior of the building. The Seoul branch brings up a new discourse on the relationship between the public and the museum in an urban space, opening new possibilities for a future-oriented art museum of the twenty-first century. The site of Seoul branch once served as Jongchinbu(Office of Royal Family Affairs of the Joseon Dynasty), which was relocated to adjacent public library in 1981. the new plan includes restoring Jongchinbu to its original site, preserving the former Defense Security Command compound, and thereby establishing a meaningful cultural center that harmoniously embraces the historical Joseon Dynasty and modern Korean history.

Reviewed By tolerg

Unfortunately due to Coronavirus, we can't visit the museum. This museum is beautiful if you are interested in modern and contemporary arts, this place is for you. My personal favorite artworks are Grandfather and Grandson by Park Su-geun, and Fighting Fowls by Lee Jung-seob. These are beautiful pieces. I recommend attending this museum.

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