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Seoul Metropolitan Museum of Art
2-1 Shinmunno 2-ga, Seoul, South Korea
+82 (0)2 736 2024
site: Seoul Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Established in 1988, this museum is located on the former site of Kyonghee—gung palace. There are four floors with six exhibition halls. The collections include more than 170 Korean paintings, Western paintings and prints. There is an outdoor sculpture park. Spend a peaceful and relaxing day amidst beautiful works of art. If you are an art enthusiast and would like to learn, the museum offers art courses every Friday.

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Directions

Sodaemun Station-Line 5, Exit 4

Hours

Mo to Su from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

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