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Kansong Art Museum

ArtHistoryOpening hours not listedFrom £5000Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4, Exit 6)

1938 von dem Sammler Jeon Hyeong-pil (Künstlername Kansong) unter dem Namen Bohwagak gegründet, war es Koreas erstes privates Kunstmuseum. Der wegweisende moderne Architekt Park Gil-ryong entwarf das Gebäude, um Nationalschätze vor Plünderungen während der japanischen Kolonialherrschaft zu bewahren – darunter eine Seladonvase, die für den Preis von 20 Häusern mit Ziegeldach erworben wurde, und das Manuskript Hunminjeongeum. Heute wird das Museum von der Kansong Art and Culture Foundation betrieben und öffnet seine Türen für die Öffentlichkeit weiterhin nur zu zwei kostenpflichtigen Ausstellungen pro Jahr. Jede davon greift auf die Sammlung mit zwölf Nationalschätzen und Dutzenden weiteren Schätzen zurück, die Seladon aus der Goryeo-Zeit, Malerei und Kalligrafie der Joseon-Zeit sowie buddhistische Skulpturen umfasst.

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Getting there

102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Nearest station: Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4, Exit 6)

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Hours

Open to the public only during two annual exhibition periods: a spring show (late April-early May) and an autumn show (late September-early October), each running roughly 6-8 weeks. During an exhibition the museum opens Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays, by advance online reservation only via kansong.org. Outside these exhibition windows the museum is closed to visitors. As of 24 September 2026 no autumn 2026 exhibition dates had been announced yet.

Admission

From £5000

Youth/child (7-18) 3,000 KRW; free or discounted for under-7s, over-65s, registered disabled visitors and national merit recipients with ID. Admission became ticketed from the October 2024 exhibition onward; each biannual show is booked and priced separately online.

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Visitor Information

How much does Kansong Art Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Kansong Art Museum is £5000. Youth/child (7-18) 3,000 KRW; free or discounted for under-7s, over-65s, registered disabled visitors and national merit recipients with ID. Admission became ticketed from the October 2024 exhibition onward; each biannual show is booked and priced separately online.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Kansong Art Museum?
Kansong Art Museum is open Open to the public only during two annual exhibition periods: a spring show (late April-early May) and an autumn show (late September-early October), each running roughly 6-8 weeks. During an exhibition the museum opens Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays, by advance online reservation only via kansong.org. Outside these exhibition windows the museum is closed to visitors. As of 24 September 2026 no autumn 2026 exhibition dates had been announced yet.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Kansong Art Museum?
Kansong Art Museum is located at 102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, in the Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4, Exit 6).
What can I see at Kansong Art Museum?
Koreas erstes privates Museum, das nur zweimal im Jahr seine Schätze von nationalem Rang zeigt Current highlights include Sangseo (Box Inscriptions).
Do I need to book Kansong Art Museum 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 Kansong Art Museum?
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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