Seoul · South Korea
Art Sonje Center
A private Seoul centre dedicated to contemporary practice, new commissions and international curatorial exchange.
Country art guide
South Korea
Explore 8 art institutions across South Korea in 2 cities, then check each official source before visiting.
8institutions
7museums
1galleries
2cities
Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in South Korea
This selection of 8 places in South Korea connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
Destinations
Explore the cities
Each city page brings together its institutions, fields and first-party sources.
Directory
Art institutions to discover in South Korea
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Daejeon · South Korea
Daejeon Museum of Art
Daejeon Museum of Art is an art institution in Daejeon, South Korea. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Seoul · South Korea
Horim Museum
Horim Museum is an art institution in Seoul, South Korea. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Seoul · South Korea
Ilmin Museum of Art
Ilmin Museum of Art is an art institution in Seoul, South Korea. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Kansong Art Museum
Kansong Art Museum is an art institution in Seoul, South Korea. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Seoul · South Korea
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is an art institution in Seoul, South Korea. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Seoul · South Korea
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
A national network dedicated to Korean modern and contemporary art and its international dialogues.
Seoul · South Korea
Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)
A municipal network combining a main museum, branches, archives, photography, residencies and a media-art biennale.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.