Arario Museum in Space occupies the ivy-covered former headquarters of architect Kim Swoo-geun's SPACE Group, a registered cultural heritage building from the 1970s reimagined as a museum in 2014. Its cramped brick rooms, connected by triangular and spiral staircases, are devoted one at a time to single artists from collector CI Kim's holdings, including Nam June Paik, Marc Quinn and Barbara Kruger. The opening exhibition, "REALLY?", remains on long-term view alongside Li Qing's built-in artist's-apartment installation "A Suite of Eight Rooms."
Visitor Information
- How much does Arario Museum in Space cost?
- Standard adult admission to Arario Museum in Space is £15000. Youth (14-19): ₩9,000; Child (11-13): ₩6,000; seniors 65+ and visitors with disabilities: 50% off. Children under 10 are not admitted due to narrow, uneven staircases.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Arario Museum in Space?
- Arario Museum in Space is open Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00 (last admission 18:00); closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Arario Museum in Space?
- Arario Museum in Space is located at 83 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03058, South Korea, in the Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Anguk Station (Line 3).
- What can I see at Arario Museum in Space?
- A 1970s brick maze of an architect's old office, now a room-by-room walk through a private contemporary art collection. Current highlights include REALLY?, Li Qing: A Suite of Eight Rooms, Folding Screens from the ARARIO Collection.
- Do I need to book Arario Museum in Space 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 Arario Museum in Space?
- 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.