공근혜갤러리
Art gallery · Jongno-gu
A Samcheong-ro gallery specialising in photography and contemporary art. Small in scale but consistently well curated, and always free to enter.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
Hanbyeokwon Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Founded in response to the art world's wish for a memorial museum honouring Woljeon, who devoted his life to Korean painting, with prominent cultural figures serving as founding members and foundation officers.
Seoul Hiking Tourism Center Bukaksan Branch
FreeCulture space · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A hiking information center at the foot of Bukaksan. The second-floor hanok lounge serves free traditional tea, and the Malbawi Observatory trail starts here.
National Folk Museum of Korea
FreeMuseum · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Bukchon Museum of Daily Life
₩5,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
*About 1,000 items related to clothing / *about 1,000 related to food / *about 700 related to housing / *about 300 related to culture and the arts / *about 300 others
Bukchon Museum of Oriental Culture
₩6,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
The museum stands on the former home site of Maeng Sa-seong, the devoted son, incorruptible official and great scholar of King Sejong's reign, giving it unusual historical weight, and Bukchon Hanok Village
Kukje Gallery
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1
Samcheong-dong's leading gallery, showing Korean and international masters. Combine with nearby galleries for a free art stroll.
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.