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Whanki Museum

ArchitectureArtClosed todayFrom £15000Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3)

Whanki Museum 是位於首爾付岩洞的私人美術館,由 Whanki Foundation 於 1992 年創立,旨在保存韓國抽象藝術先驅之一 Kim Whanki(1913-1974)的藝術遺產。美術館由建築師 Kyu Sung Woo 設計,露台式混凝土展廳收藏約 2,500 件作品,展現這位藝術家從早期具象繪畫到紐約時期光彩奪目的點狀構圖的演變。除了常設收藏,美術館亦舉辦更替展覽,介紹 Whanki 的生平,以及與 Whanki Foundation 有淵源的當代藝術家。

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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
Fri10:00–18:00
SatToday10:00–18:00
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?
一座建於山坡上的博物館,以混凝土露台式空間呈現韓國抽象藝術先驅 Kim Whanki 的作品。 Current highlights include Kim Joo Young:窗外,烏托邦 (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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