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아르코미술관
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.
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Marronnier Park
FreePark · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts
Artists' House
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
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.
Library Peach
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
The Third Time
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Studio Blue
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.
Seoul Artist Support Center
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Its art lounge for artists is open to anyone as a place to rest and read. In the heart of Daehangno, a 3-minute walk from Hyehwa Station.
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.