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Doosan Gallery
두산갤러리
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
A non-profit institution opened in 2007, Doosan Gallery is based in Seoul and runs exhibitions along with programmes at home and abroad such as the Doosan Curator Workshop and Doosan Residency.
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Source: www.doosanartcenter.com
Nearby in Jongno-gu
Jongmyo Shrine
Free if eligibleHistoric site · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11
A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.
Seoul City Wall Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongdaemun Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
Set in Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park, the Seoul City Wall Museum covers the history and culture of the city wall from the Joseon period to today, with permanent and special exhibition halls, an archive and a study room. The Seoul City Wall
Korea Saekdong Museum
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Between Changdeokgung Palace and Jongno 3-ga Station, the Korea Saekdong Museum opened on March 5, 2014, based on some 30 years of research into saekdong striped fabric and the collection amassed by researcher Kim Ok-hyun
Changgyeonggung Palace
Free if eligibleHistoric site · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4
A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.
Artists' House
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Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.
Chunwondang Museum of Korean Medicine
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Other art gallerys in Seoul
MMCA Seoul
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Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch
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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.
