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Museum of Art, Seoul National University
Free Seoul
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 (attribution)
| Type | University museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30) |
| Closed | Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Seoul National University Foundation Day (Oct. 15), exhibition preparation period |
| Admission | Free |
| Phone | +82-2-880-9504 |
| Korean name | 서울대학교미술관 |
About
Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)