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MMCA Deoksugung

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom £2000City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2), Exit 1

MMCA Deoksugung é uma filial do Museu Nacional de Arte Moderna e Contemporânea da Coreia, instalada na ala oeste do Seokjojeon, um edifício neoclássico de pedra concluído em 1910, nos jardins do palácio Deoksugung. Funciona como museu de arte desde 1933 e reabriu em 1998 como filial dedicada à arte moderna, com foco na arte moderna coreana de cerca de 1900 a 1960, além de arte moderna asiática e internacional. Os visitantes devem entrar pelo portão Daehanmun do palácio; a entrada no palácio Deoksugung é cobrada à parte.

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Getting there

99 Sejong-daero (Jeong-dong), Jung-gu, Seoul 04519, South Korea

Nearest station: City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2), Exit 1, Seodaemun Station (Line 5), Exit 1

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–21:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
SatToday10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £2000

Free during Wed/Sat evening hours (18:00-21:00) and on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day); free for under-24s, over-65s, and other concession categories. Deoksugung Palace admission (1,000 KRW) is charged separately.

Nearby

Seoul Museum of Art

ArchitectureFree3 min walk

Seoul Museum of History

Local HistoryFree7 min walk

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

HistoryFree11 min walk

National Palace Museum of Korea

ArchitectureFree14 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MMCA Deoksugung cost?
Standard adult admission to MMCA Deoksugung is £2000. Free during Wed/Sat evening hours (18:00-21:00) and on the last Wednesday of each month (Culture Day); free for under-24s, over-65s, and other concession categories. Deoksugung Palace admission (1,000 KRW) is charged separately.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of MMCA Deoksugung?
MMCA Deoksugung is open Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00-18:00; Wed & Sat 10:00-21:00 (late opening, free after 18:00). Closed Mondays and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is MMCA Deoksugung?
MMCA Deoksugung is located at 99 Sejong-daero (Jeong-dong), Jung-gu, Seoul 04519, South Korea, in the Jeong-dong, Jung-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2), Exit 1, Seodaemun Station (Line 5), Exit 1.
What can I see at MMCA Deoksugung?
Arte moderna coreana numa ala neoclássica de 1910, dentro de Deoksugung Current highlights include Lee Daiwon: Nothing Here Makes You Sad, Korean Artists in France 1950s-1970s.
Do I need to book MMCA Deoksugung 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 MMCA Deoksugung?
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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