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아트사이드 갤러리
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
Since opening in Insa-dong in 1999, Artside Gallery has worked under the credo that 'art is the ceaseless centering of the periphery,' guiding the creative direction of Korean and international artists.
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Seoul Living Culture Center Chebu
FreeCulture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A community culture space in the Sejong Village Food Street. Club activities, exhibitions and small performances take place in the Masil lounge and Chebu Hall.
National Palace Museum of Korea
FreeMuseum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Joseon royal treasures displayed at the entrance to Gyeongbokgung. Free and indoors, it pairs well with the palace on a rainy day.

Seochon Lounge
FreeCulture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A public hanok lounge in Seochon. The first floor hosts special exhibitions, while the second is a reading and rest area stocked with books on hanok and housing culture.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free if eligibleHistoric site · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5
Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.
Sujeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace
FreeHistoric site · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Sujeongjeon stands west of Geunjeongjeon, with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion to its north.

Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae
FreeCulture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
An exhibition hall in front of Cheong Wa Dae, with free permanent and special exhibitions on Korea's past presidents and Korean culture.
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.