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OCI Museum of Art
OCI미술관
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
OCI Museum of Art fulfils the social role of an art museum as a hub of cultural activity, presenting in-depth exhibitions and supporting artists to help Korean contemporary art grow.
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Jogyesa Temple
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 6, Jonggak Stn. (Line 1) Exit 2
Head temple of the Jogye Order in the heart of the city. Shade from centuries-old scholar trees, seasonal lanterns and chrysanthemum displays. A quiet place to rest, close to Insadong.
Korean Buddhist History and Culture Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
The Buddhist Art Museum's inaugural special exhibition is the first in the Three Jewels series on Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, built around the theme of 'Buddha' and the idea that anyone can become one.
Buddhist Central Museum
FreeMuseum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Founded by the Jogye Order, Korea's leading Buddhist order, and opened in 2007. It sits near Jogyesa, the central temple of Korean Buddhism, and the Joseon-era palaces Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.
Ujeongchongguk General Post Office
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Gongpyeong Urban Archaeology Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
Noh Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 1977 as Songwon Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Noh Gallery has played a leading role in establishing and developing the Korean art market ever since.
Other art gallerys in Seoul
MMCA Seoul
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · 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.
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.
