The 10 Best Art Museums in South Korea, South Korea

August 30, 2021 Chanda Heide

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1. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - Cheongju

314, Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do 28501 South Korea +82 43-261-1400 http://www.mmca.go.kr/contents.do?menuId=9051001546
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - Cheongju

2. National Folk Museum of Korea

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045 South Korea +82 2-3704-3114 http://www.nfm.go.kr
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 963 reviews

National Folk Museum of Korea

The history of ordinary Koreans.

Reviewed By wireless_in_CA

This museum was located next to rear entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The building design was quite unexpected and its concrete base rose high above the ground with a multi story pagoda located on the top. There also was a nicely landscaped garden surrounding the museum. Inside were multiple exhibition halls that did a very good job in detailing the traditions and daily lives of the Korean people both past and present with artifacts (clothing, tools, replica homes, funeral biers, etc) and detailed explanations. The special exhibit was focused on present day workers from Incheon and the work they did. It was personal with their uniforms, biographies and the products they worked on (i.e. cars, textiles). Admission was free. A cafe was also located on the ground floor off to the side of the main entrance.

3. MMCA - National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

313, Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do 427-701 South Korea +82 2-2188-6000 http://www.mmca.go.kr
Excellent
58%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

MMCA - National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

Since 1986 this fine arts museum has been a cornerstone of Korean culture and art education.

4. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04348 South Korea +82 2-2014-6900 http://leeum.samsungfoundation.org
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 741 reviews

Leeum Samsung Museum of Art

Reviewed By JackMassimoDA - Washington DC, United States

This is a manageable museum (you can cover a lot of ground in two hours here) that blends Korean history with modern art and works in between. Great exhibits and a fantastic campus with killer architecture to supercharge your Instagram. Also, around the museum is a v. cool area with trendy cafes and places to eat but not crazy expensive.

5. Gana Art Park

117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi-do South Korea +82 31-877-0500 http://www.artpark.co.kr/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Gana Art Park

6. Hoam Art Museum

38, Everland-ro 562beon-gil, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do 17021 South Korea +82 31-320-1801 http://hoam.samsungfoundation.org
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Hoam Art Museum

7. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03062 South Korea +82 2-3701-9500 http://www.mmca.go.kr/main.do
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 238 reviews

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul

Transport: Metro - line 3 to Anguk station. Exit 1 Facility Highlights: Exhibition Space, Museum Archive, Project Gallery Space, Media Theatre, Multipurpose Auditorium, etc. Description: The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea opens a new branch in 2013 at Gimusa, the former Defense Security Command site, built in early 20th century located near Gyeongbokgung at the heart of Seoul. Focusing on the Characteristic of the site that required an underground expansion, the construction plan adopted the madang(yard) concept, successfully integrating the exterior and interior of the building. The Seoul branch brings up a new discourse on the relationship between the public and the museum in an urban space, opening new possibilities for a future-oriented art museum of the twenty-first century. The site of Seoul branch once served as Jongchinbu(Office of Royal Family Affairs of the Joseon Dynasty), which was relocated to adjacent public library in 1981. the new plan includes restoring Jongchinbu to its original site, preserving the former Defense Security Command compound, and thereby establishing a meaningful cultural center that harmoniously embraces the historical Joseon Dynasty and modern Korean history.

Reviewed By tolerg

Unfortunately due to Coronavirus, we can't visit the museum. This museum is beautiful if you are interested in modern and contemporary arts, this place is for you. My personal favorite artworks are Grandfather and Grandson by Park Su-geun, and Fighting Fowls by Lee Jung-seob. These are beautiful pieces. I recommend attending this museum.

8. Daejeon Museum of Art

396, Mannyeon-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon South Korea +82 42-602-3200 http://dmma.daejeon.go.kr/
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Daejeon Museum of Art

Reviewed By paintree - Daejeon, South Korea

This museum is nice they have good exhibitions and the area is good for picnic. If you have chance to visit Hanbat arboretum visit this museum too

9. Daegu Art Museum

40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42250 South Korea +82 53-790-3000 http://www.daeguartmuseum.org
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 44 reviews

Daegu Art Museum

10. Daegu Art Factory

31-12, Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu 41920 South Korea +82 53-430-1225 http://www.daeguartfactory.kr/
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Daegu Art Factory

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