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Chosun Ilbo Art Museum
조선일보미술관
Art gallery · Jung-gu
Opened in April 1988, the Chosun Ilbo Art Museum stages dozens of in-house exhibitions, invitational shows and rented exhibitions each year, giving artists a place to present their work and the public a place to see it.
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Museum of Korean Banking History
FreeMuseum · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5)
Founded by Shinhan Bank in 1997, Korea's first museum devoted to financial history offers an overview of the country's banking development and helps the general public and students understand it.
Cecil Maru
FreeViewpoint · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A free viewing and rest deck on the roof of the former Cecil Theater, now Jeongdong Theater Cecil. It faces the Romanesque roof of Seoul Anglican Cathedral at eye level, making it a favorite photo spot, and pairs well with a walk along Deoksugung and Jeongdong-gil. Just climb the stairs; open to all at no charge.
Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture
FreeMuseum · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Officially opened on 28 March 2019.
Deoksugung Palace
Free if eligibleHistoric site · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2
A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.
Cheonggye Plaza
FreePlaza · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) / Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)
The entrance plaza where Cheonggyecheon begins. The Spring sculpture, fountains and night lighting are the draw, and it anchors the winter Seoul Lantern Festival.
Gungisi Armory Site Exhibition Hall
FreeMuseum · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
Displays 45 structural remains of the Joseon-era Gungisi military armory and modern buildings unearthed during construction of Seoul City Hall, along with some 143 related artifacts including the Joseon cannon Bullanggi Japo (Treasure No. 861-2).
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.
