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Kansong Art Museum

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

Fundado en 1938 con el nombre de Bohwagak por el coleccionista Jeon Hyeong-pil (seudónimo: Kansong), fue el primer museo de arte privado de Corea. El edificio, obra del pionero de la arquitectura moderna Park Gil-ryong, se construyó para proteger los tesoros nacionales del saqueo durante la época colonial japonesa. Entre ellos figuran un jarrón de celadón adquirido por el precio de veinte casas con tejado de tejas y el manuscrito Hunminjeongeum. Hoy, gestionado por la Kansong Art and Culture Foundation, el museo sigue abriendo al público únicamente para dos exposiciones de pago al año. Cada una reúne piezas de su colección, que incluye doce Tesoros Nacionales y decenas de otros Tesoros, con obras de celadón de Goryeo, pintura y caligrafía de Joseon y escultura budista.

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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?
El primer museo privado de Corea, que abre solo dos veces al año para mostrar sus tesoros nacionales 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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