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Whanki Museum

ArchitectureArtClosed todayFrom £15000Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)

Whanki Museum 是一座位于首尔付岩洞的私人美术馆,由 Whanki Foundation 于 1992 年创立,旨在保存韩国抽象艺术先驱之一金焕基(1913-1974)的艺术遗产。博物馆由建筑师 Kyu Sung Woo 设计,层叠的混凝土展厅收藏约 2,500 件作品,展现这位艺术家从早期具象绘画到纽约时期光彩熠熠的点状构图的发展历程。除常设藏品外,博物馆还举办更换展览,主题涵盖 Whanki 的生平以及与 Whanki Foundation 有关联的当代艺术家。

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Getting there

63 Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03020, South Korea

Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)

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Hours

Closed until 26 September

Chuseok closure

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £15000

Seniors (65+) and youth (19 and under): 7,500 KRW; children under 7, disabled visitors and ICOM cardholders free; 30% off on Culture Day (last Wednesday of the month)

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Visitor Information

How much does Whanki Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Whanki Museum is £15000. Seniors (65+) and youth (19 and under): 7,500 KRW; children under 7, disabled visitors and ICOM cardholders free; 30% off on Culture Day (last Wednesday of the month). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Whanki Museum?
Whanki Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, last admission 17:00. Closed Mondays and on Seollal and Chuseok holidays (closed 24-26 Sep 2026 for Chuseok).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Whanki Museum?
Whanki Museum is located at 63 Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03020, South Korea, in the Buam-dong, Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest station is Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).
What can I see at Whanki Museum?
一座坐落于山坡上的博物馆,以层叠的混凝土露台展馆致敬韩国抽象艺术先驱金焕基。 Current highlights include Kim Joo Young: Beyond the Window, Utopia, WHANKI MUSEUM Highlights II, Kim Whanki: The New York Dot Paintings.
Do I need to book Whanki 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 Whanki 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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