Art Sonje Center

Museum · 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.

Art 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."

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1

Samcheong-dong's flagship contemporary art museum. Time your visit for Culture Day or Wednesday and Saturday evenings and it's free.

Art 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.

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Library · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Jung-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.

Yongsan-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-gu · Godeok Stn. (Line 5)

A multipurpose cultural venue inside Myeongil Neighbourhood Park. Combine free gallery shows with outdoor festivals.

Jongno-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.

Gangnam-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.