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Art gallery · Jongno-gu
Samcheong-dong's flagship contemporary art museum. Time your visit for Culture Day or Wednesday and Saturday evenings and it's free.
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Kumho Museum of Art
₩7,000Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Starting as Kumho Gallery in 1989, the museum has become a leading arts patronage institution working for the development of Korean art and for social contribution, supporting emerging artists since its opening.
Gallery Hyundai
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A gallery specialising in fine art, founded in April 1970, it has played a pivotal role in developing Korean contemporary art and bringing it to the world, representing Korean art for over 30 years.
Art Sonje Center
₩10,000Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Located in Sogyeok-dong across from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Art Sonje Center plays a central role in the art scene alongside nearby Insa-dong.
Hakgojae Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1988, Hakgojae has advanced the beauty and value of Korean traditional art under the motto "learn from the old, create the new."
Kukje Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1
Samcheong-dong's leading gallery, showing Korean and international masters. Combine with nearby galleries for a free art stroll.
World Jewellery Museum
₩10,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Ornaments are humankind's oldest companion, found wherever civilisation flourished. As early as 40,000 years ago our ancestors used animal hides, teeth and bones taken from the hunt.
Other art gallerys in Seoul
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch
Partly freeJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A municipal art museum preserving the facade of the old Supreme Court. On the Deoksugung stone wall walking route, with free permanent exhibitions.
Leeum Museum of Art
Partly freeYongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6) Exit 1
The Samsung Foundation of Culture's flagship museum. The best tip: see the traditional art permanent collection, full of national treasures, for free.
Gangdong Arts Center Art Gallery
Partly freeGangdong-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)
A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.
Nam June Paik Memorial House
FreeJongno-gu · Dongmyo Stn. (Lines 1, 6)
The site of the Changsin-dong house where Nam June Paik lived from 1937 to 1950. A hanok built in 1960 was renovated and opened in 2017, with the permanent exhibition Megatron Rhapsody free to view.
SongEun Art Space
FreeGangnam-gu · Cheongdam Stn. (Line 7) Exit 8, Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A free contemporary art space in a triangular building designed by Herzog & de Meuron. Part of the Cheongdam-dong gallery walk.
