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Seoul Museum of Art Archives
서울시립 미술아카이브
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
An art museum devoted to preserving and researching the history of art, collecting records and materials that follow the traces left by individual artists and groups.
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Sangmyung University Museum
FreeMuseum · 평창동
The collection brings together relics gathered by founder Dr. Bae Sang-myung, donations from Kim Dae-hwan, Fukuda Eiko and other supporters, and finds from excavations and site surveys.
Gana Art Center
₩3,000Art gallery · 평창동
Set in leafy Pyeongchang-dong at the foot of Bukhansan, Gana Art Center is Korea's largest gallery space at some 850 pyeong of floor area, designed by the world-renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Total Museum of Contemporary Art
₩10,000Art gallery · 평창동
Opened in 1992.
Hwajeong Museum
₩10,000Museum · 평창동
The Hwajeong Museum grew out of the collection that its founder, the late Dr. Han Kwang-ho, known as Hwajeong, spent more than 40
Kim Chong Yung Museum
FreeArt gallery · 평창동
A sculpture museum on the hillside in Pyeongchang-dong. The building itself is a work of art, the permanent exhibition is free, and the galleries look out onto Bukhansan.
Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion
FreeViewpoint · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A classic night-view spot where the octagonal pavilion on the Bugaksan ridge takes in the whole of downtown Seoul.
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.
