Leeum Museum of Art

1965년 삼성문화재단 설립 이후 소중한 문화 유산을 보전하고 대중에게 알리고자 노력해온 삼성미술관은 2004년 서울 한남동에 미술관 건물을 신축하면서 리움미술관을 개관했습니다. 수준 높은 소장품 전시 및 기획전시 개최 등 그간의 괄목할만한 활동과 성과로 지금 리움은 명실공히 한국을 대표하는 미술관으로 성장하였습니다.

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  • Phone

    +82 2-2014-6901

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    leeum.org

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  • Type

    Art Gallery

Address

용산구 이태원로55길 60-16 Han nam dong Seoul Seoul 04348 South Korea

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Comments / 72


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Richard

Definitely dont hesitate to pay for the digital guide ! It is a unique experience. And pro tip: listen to the exhibit 3016 for a funny easter egg !

Stacy Bo Bacy

A must-see when visiting Seoul. Korean traditional art and international modern + contemporary art collections . Worth getting tickets for museums and the current special exhibition with audio guide .

Gregory K.

Admission 10000. Audio guide 2000. Kinda need the audio guide b/c they don't put any txt details next to the pieces like most western museums . Love museum 2 which is modern to post mod etc

Joanne

Dedicate at least one afternoon to check out the museum , because it has 3 sections. Get the audio tour as well , since they don't have any description of the art there. Closed on Mondays.

Ian Kennedy

Contemporary art collect is excellent for Korea, but the well curated Korean art wing is the best. The top two floors of ceramics are especially amazing - the display treats each price as sculpture

Henry Yin

Impressive collections! Museum closes at 6pm, save at least 2 hours if you want to check out everything. The area has many nice restaurant and vibrant nightlife in the evening.

Nicole Kung

I loved and enjoyed every bit of this museum . The architecture , the size, the digital guide , the flow, and, of course, the art collection . It's easy to lose track of time here. GET THE DIGITAL GUIDE.

Mir E

Amazing architecture and collection! Audio guide is well done. Fragments start as soon as you're near an object. Current (Jan 2014) price is W13,000, audio guide is still W2,000

Amiro P.

A Samsung funded Museum with cool architecture . The two main permanent exhibitions are focusing on ancient Korean art and modern international contemporary art .

Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Immerse yourself in both Korean and international art at an architectural marvel, then try a modern bistro and sample some artfully traditional family recipes . Read more

Prudence

Breathtaking museum run by the Samsung foundation of culture that houses both traditional Korean art and contemporary art . 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Tassos Papadiamantis

The modern art museum is amazing and well put together. Also liked the traditional wing , with spikes of modern art in between. Really good vibe and energy.

Han Lee

The Audio Guide Experience is amazing. It utilizes the NFC technology to automatically play the guide for individual pieces you are looking at. You can also see the bottom or rear of the artworks.

Annie Werner

Great collection. Nice mix of Korean art and global art history. Manageable size. Beautiful installations.

J

Great collection of ceramics and contemporary art . The audio guide is a must! Admission is 50% the last Wednesday of the month.

Elise ❥

The Samsung audio guides (available in different languages) work smooth and are very clear. They auto detect which art piece you're at and start reading to you a detailed description of it

Odile Roujol

No picture but love the museum . Great light for ancient art and contemporary art

Jernej

Very nice museum , definitely a must see if in Seoul. Make sure you buy ticket for all three galleries .

Burakhan K.

The permanent Korean traditional art collection isn't fun but the international one and the current "memories of the future" exhibit is def worth it :) all for just 12,000won!

Seong-June Kim

Small but incredible collection of old Korean art pieces, literally national treasure. Wonder how they ended up in private hands. Also decent contemporary exhibits , western & Korean.

Pooja Shah Talera

Best contemporary art museum in Seoul.

Xabier Cid

Don’t trust the staff . There are more exhibitions , more levels and really interesting contemporary stuff, but most times they don’t point you in the right direction.

Miguel Neves

The audio guide is amazing. It uses NFC to find out which piece you are looking at and starts automatically. It's definitely worth the 2,000 W.

Bzmtvnk

Louise Bourgeois, Andy Warhol as well as well known Korean artists .

Nelli Pellinen

Great collection of classic Korean art and contemporary art from international artists

Thomas Crampton

Impressive modern art collection , but worth a visit just to experience the Rem Koolhaas building. Great place for portraits from the 4th floor.

Nicolas D

Great collection of contemporary art including pieces from Yves Klein, Andy Warhol, and Mark Rothko. The digital guides are an additional 2000w, look stupid, but are worth the money!

Jeffrey Thomas

Surprisingly big deluxe museum tucked away near Itaewon, with a free (small) sculpture garden for relaxation as well .

Tricia Bean

Incredible modern museum with interactive technology and stellar shows.

Siyeon Kim

사절, 완벽을 향해 분기하다 Emissary Forks At Perfection live simulation and story, infinite duration, Sound

Joon Ian Wong

If you're a foreigner ask if they have any surveys that need filling in. They gave us two free day passes for completing a survey!

Ankur Banerjee

Feels a bit soulless as far as contemporary / modern art museums go, as there appears to be a lack of any unifying aesthetic across the collection.

Ariel Matzner

The building are quite impressive. Less so the exhibits . Go only if you have a few free hours and W 10.000 on hand.

Elise ❥

Purchased the day pass for KRW14,000 which included the audio guide .

Odile Roujol

Mind the steps. Stairs

Keith Beck

I love the 정연두 video projection "Bewitched" on the second floor. Great study of people and their dreams.

coughsoda

always a nice time. surprisingly good gift shop , too

Ting

A must visit. It has 3 galleries , built by 3 different architects. Almost like 3 museums . Choose one according to your interests or if u have time, visit all three!

AD Nys

Samsung room at the Asian Art Museum is an awesome space to hold an intimate private event in. #newlook #newnewtwitter #letsfly

Jack Glasgow

they have a lot of Chinese traditional art .

MG

It's definitely worth a visit!

Mattert

The Calder exhibit it really enjoyable, and a great way to beat the heat

Joan

Such a photogenic museum ????????

Dan Mondragón Somera

GREAT place. Such a shame they won't let you take pictures

Veronica V

Admission 10,000KRW. Contemporary art is interesting, but you are not allowed to take any pictures.

Seijung Park

They always have such solid exhibitions

Sergey Kovalenko

Good exposition

Pino Bonetti

Beautiful building but check online the temporary exhibitions .

Joan

By the entrance. So cooool ✨

Joan

Outside. So cool!!

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