Seoul Museum of Art

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SeMA Public Space Project: Dance of Eternal Polarities

A large-scale crocheted installation by Ernesto Neto, filled with guava and tea-tree leaves, transforming the museum's lobby and public spaces with sensory forms drawn from Brazil's Neo-Concrete movement.

Now showing13 Aug 2025 – 31 DecFree

GanaArt Collection: Beneath Technology — Scenes at the Threshold

Works from the donated GanaArt Collection of Korean realist art examining how technology and industrialization reshaped urban life, social order and individual experience.

Now showing16 Apr – 22 NovFree

Lynn Hershman Leeson: First Person Plural

Asia's first museum survey of American media-art pioneer Lynn Hershman Leeson, tracing six decades of work on identity, surveillance and the human-technology interface.

Now showing21 Oct – 21 Feb 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Chun Kyung-ja Centennial: Toward the Soul-Stirring Wind

A centennial exhibition of the Chun Kyung-ja Collection, showcasing works by the pioneering Korean chaesaekhwa painter spanning six decades, from self-portraits to travel-inspired paintings.

Permanent collectionFree

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MMCA Deoksugung

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Seoul Museum of History

Local HistoryFree9 min walk

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

HistoryFree14 min walk

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National Palace Museum of Korea

ArchitectureFree17 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Seoul Museum of Art free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Seoul Museum of Art is free. Free general admission; some special/loan exhibitions charge a separate ticket.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Seoul Museum of Art?

Seoul Museum of Art is open Tue-Thu 10:00-20:00, Fri 10:00-21:00 (late opening), Sat-Sun & public holidays 10:00-19:00 (Mar-Oct) / 10:00-18:00 (Nov-Feb). Open until 22:00 on the last Wednesday of the month (Culture Day). Closed Mondays and 1 January. Last admission 1 hour before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Seoul Museum of Art?

Seoul Museum of Art is located at 61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04515, South Korea, in the Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2), Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) and Seodaemun Station (Line 5).

What can I see at Seoul Museum of Art?

Seoul's flagship city art museum, its 1928 Renaissance courthouse facade fronting a modern wing behind Deoksugung Palace. Current highlights include SeMA Public Space Project: Dance of Eternal Polarities, Chun Kyung-ja Centennial: Toward the Soul-Stirring Wind and Lynn Hershman Leeson: First Person Plural.

Do I need to book Seoul Museum of Art in advance?

Seoul Museum of Art is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free general admission; some special/loan exhibitions charge a separate ticket.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Seoul 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.