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Ilmin Museum of Art
일민미술관
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
Built in 1926, the Ilmin Museum of Art building served as the Dong-A Ilbo headquarters for 66 years until 1992 and is designated Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 131.
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Presseum Newspaper Museum
₩4,000Museum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
Presseum occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of the Dong-A Media Center in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. It comprises a newspaper history hall, a special exhibition hall and a media screening hall.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
FreeStream & walk · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
A restored stream walk cutting through downtown. The sound of running water cools things in summer, but shade is scarce, so bring a hat and water.
Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun
FreeCulture space · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5), direct access from Exits 3, 4
Korea's largest bookstore. The reading table that seats 100 is a famous free refuge where you can sit and read for hours. Directly connected to Gwanghwamun Station.
Gwanghwamun Square
FreePlaza · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
A downtown plaza with Gyeongbokgung Palace as its backdrop. In summer the ground fountains and water channels invite splashing. Shaded rest areas, drinking fountains and toilets on site.
Art Center Nabi
FreeArt gallery · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
The rise of digital media and information technology has reshaped daily life and accelerated a paradigm shift in art and culture, with new media transforming earlier forms of artistic expression.
The Story of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin
FreeMuseum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
An exhibition space in the heart of Gwanghwamun where history comes alive, devoted to King Sejong, the 4th king of Joseon, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Imjin War, the two figures Koreans most respect and take pride in.
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.
