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Leeum Museum of Art

ArtHistoryClosed todayFrom £20000Hangangjin Station (Line 6, Exit 1)

El Leeum Museum of Art és el museu insígnia de la Samsung Foundation of Culture, al barri de Hannam-dong, a Seül, i va obrir les portes el 2004. L’ala d’art tradicional, dissenyada per Mario Botta, acull ceràmica coreana, escultura budista i cal·ligrafia, inclosos diversos Tresors Nacionals. L’ala d’art modern i contemporani, dissenyada per Jean Nouvel i Rem Koolhaas, exposa art coreà i internacional del segle XX i d’actualitat. El museu també organitza grans exposicions amb obres cedides en préstec i manté espais a l’aire lliure, entre els quals hi ha un jardí d’escultures de Gabriel Orozco.

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Getting there

60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04348, South Korea

Nearest station: Hangangjin Station (Line 6, Exit 1)

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Hours

Closed until 26 September

Chuseok holiday - closed

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £20000

M1 permanent Korean-art galleries and the outdoor Gabriel Orozco Garden are free; paid temporary exhibitions in M2 are roughly 20,000 KRW for adults, 10,000 KRW for youth (7-18), free under 7. 50% discount on Culture Day (last Wednesday of each month). Advance online booking opens 14 days before visit, max 4 tickets per person.

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Visitor Information

How much does Leeum Museum of Art cost?
Standard adult admission to Leeum Museum of Art is £20000. M1 permanent Korean-art galleries and the outdoor Gabriel Orozco Garden are free; paid temporary exhibitions in M2 are roughly 20,000 KRW for adults, 10,000 KRW for youth (7-18), free under 7. 50% discount on Culture Day (last Wednesday of each month). Advance online booking opens 14 days before visit, max 4 tickets per person.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Leeum Museum of Art?
Leeum Museum of Art is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30), closed Mondays, 1 January, and during the Lunar New Year (Seollal) and Chuseok holiday periods.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Leeum Museum of Art?
Leeum Museum of Art is located at 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04348, South Korea, in the Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Hangangjin Station (Line 6, Exit 1).
What can I see at Leeum Museum of Art?
El museu insígnia de la Samsung Foundation, que combina antiguitats coreanes amb art contemporani d’arreu del món en edificis de Botta, Nouvel i Koolhaas. Current highlights include Koo Jeong A: OUSSSMOS, Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956-1976, Traditional Korean Art Collection (M1).
Do I need to book Leeum Museum of Art in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Leeum Museum of Art?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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