Leeum Museum of Art

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Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956-1976

Immersive, sensory environments by pioneering women artists including Judy Chicago, Lygia Clark and Marta Minujin, reconstructing a radical strand of postwar art often left out of the canon.

Now showing5 May – 29 Nov

Koo Jeong A: OUSSSMOS

Koo Jeong A's largest solo show in Korea to date, spanning three decades of work with phosphorescence, magnets, scent and skatepark architecture spread through the M2 galleries, lobby and grounds.

Now showing5 Sept – 27 Dec

Permanent Collections

Gilt-bronze Miniature Buddhist Flagpole with Dragon Finial

A Goryeo-dynasty gilt-bronze ceremonial flagpole finial, designated South Korean National Treasure No. 136, on permanent view in Leeum's traditional-art galleries. Free entry.

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Traditional Korean Art Collection (M1)

Leeum's Mario Botta-designed M1 building holds its permanent collection of Korean ceramics, Buddhist sculpture, calligraphy and metalwork, including several National Treasures. Free entry.

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Visitor Information

How much does Leeum Museum of Art cost?

Standard adult admission to Leeum Museum of Art is ₩20,000. 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?

Samsung Foundation's flagship museum pairing Korean antiquities with global contemporary art, in buildings by Botta, Nouvel and Koolhaas. Current highlights include Gilt-bronze Miniature Buddhist Flagpole with Dragon Finial, Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956-1976 and Koo Jeong A: OUSSSMOS.

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.