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Daelim Museum of Contemporary Art is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m (Closed on Mondays). Ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing time. Entry:  Adults : 4,000 won / Students (high school and under) : 2,000 won. Groups of 10 of more : 2,000 won (adults), 1,000 won (students). Address: 35-1 Tongy-Dong Chongro-Go Seoul, Tel: 02-720-0667. Email:seoul@daelimmuseum.org.  Subway Line #3 to Gyongbokgung station (stop 327) and take exit number 4. Follow the orange sign board in the street.

Gansong Museum of Art in Seongbuk-dong, Korea's first private art museum, was founded in 1938 by Jeon Hyeong-pil, a wealthy art collector. The museum is home to many of Korea's national art treasures, it is only open twice a year - in May and October. To get there, take the subway to Hansung University Station on Line 4 (stop 419) Exit 6. Hours 10:00 to 18:00 during two weeks in May and October. Admission is free.  Tel: 02-762-0442 (may be Korean-only).

Hangaram Art Museum has six galleries. It concentrates on contemporary art enabling younger people to enjoy their visits . Its first and second floors are connected so that major works of art can be displayed regardless of size. The museum uses natural lighting installed in many respectable European art museums to illuminate its art works. Hours: 11:00 to 19:00 (Fall/Winter) and 11:00 to 20:00 (Spring/Summer). Information on exhibitions available in English (basic details only).  The museum, part of the Seoul Arts Center, is located in Seochu-dong accross the Pampo Bridge from Itaewon. Directions: Drive accross Pampo Bridge and keep going straight to the end of the road. The Seoul Arts Center is right in front of you. Turn left and then make an immediate right to get into the parking lot. Or take the Subway to Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Line 3 (stop 341). Go out exit 4 /5 and walk about 15-20 minutes or take a taxi.  Taking the bus is another option: Shuttle bus No. 12 or regular bus No. 4429.  Korean: 예술의전당 / Pronounced: Ye Sool Ui Jun Dang. Tel: 02-580-1300 /1134

Leeum (Samsung) Museum of Art is located in Itaewon at Hangangjin Station Line 6 (stop 631) exit 1. Open 11:00 to 16:00 except Sundays and Mondays (closed) from 11:00 to 16:00. Admission KRW7,000.

National Museum of Contemporary Art  is open every day except Mondays and 01/02 January from 10:00 to 18:00 Weekdays/ to 21:00 Weekends March thru October and 10:00 to 17:00 Weekdays/to 20:00 Weekends November thru February. Admission free except for special exhibitions. Gwacheon branch free for all exhibitions 4th Saturday of each month. Shuttle bus from Seoul Grand Park Station Line 4(stop 437) Exit 4 at 20-minute intervals from 09:00.From the subway station to the museum:
By Shuttle Bus: A free shuttle bus to the museum is available every 20 minutes (30 minutes during extended hours) at exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station on line 4. A tram (W800 fare) that runs a circular route around the park is available at exit 2 of Seoul Grand Park Station. Also possible to get there on foot - takes about 20 minutes from the subway station.
Annex of National Museum of Contemporary Art at Deoksugung (Palace) was originally built as an annex to the National Museum of Contemporary Art. It specializes in seeking out and researching modern art, and also in exhibiting and preserving it. You can see classical works of modern art when you visit Annex of National Museum of Contemporary Art at Deoksugung Palace. Because it uses the Seokjojeon annex inside the Deoksugung Palace as its exhibition space, the center maintains a unique traditional atmosphere. Address: Seoul-si Jung-gu Jeong-dong 5-1 Deoksugung Palace, Seokjojeon Building. Directions: At City Hall Station, line 1 or 2 (stops 133 or 203) go out  exit 1 or 2. You will see the entrance to Deoksu Palace. Admission to the museum is free once you've paid your entrance into Deoksu Palace (W1000). Hours: Mar~Aug - 9:00am-5:30pm(Tue,Wed)/ 9:00am-8:00pm(Thu,Fri)/ 9:00am-5:00pm(weekends, holidays) / Nov~Feb - 9:00am-5:00pm(Tue,Wed)/ 9:00am-8:30pm(Thu,Fri)/ 9:00am~5:00pm(weekends, holidays) Closed Mondays

National Museum of Korea is located in Yongsan and provides information on Korea's 5000 years of history. This museum is one of the must-see attractions of Seoul and offers some guided tours in English. Hours: 9am to 6pm Tues, Thurs, Fri / 9am to 9pm Wed, Sat / 9am to 7pm Sun, Holidays. Closed Mondays except Holiday Mondays and 1 January. Directions: 150m toward Yongsan Family park from Ichon Station, Exit 2 (line 4 or Jungang Line). Info: 02-2077-9000 (ask for English Speaker). See website for more details.

The National Palace Museum of Korea is a royal museum, which exhibits royal artifacts and related materials of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910). The museum was moved from Doeksu Palace to its present location in 2005. The museum is within sight on your left as soon as you  get out from Gate no.5 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (327). Use the stairs and enter through the 2nd floor entrance.

Savina Museum of Contemporary Art is a private contemporary art museum and gallery.  Summer hours: 10am-6:30pm (last entry at 6pm). Winter: 10am to 7pm (last entry at 6:30pm). Closed Mondays. Address: 159, Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Getting there: Anguk Station, Stop 328, Exit 1 - follow sign on the left.  Admission: W2,000 Adults, W1,000 children, Seniors over 65 free. Email: savina96@hanmail.net. Phone: 02-736-4371, 4410. Website is Korean only.

Seoul Museum of Art  is open every day except Mondays and 01/02 January from 10:30 to 21:00 (10:00 to 19:00 on weekends) March thru October and 10:30 to 20:00 (10:00 to 18:00 on weekends) November thru February. Take Subway Lines 1 or 2  to City Hall(stop 133 or 201) and take the Chongdong Theatre or Deoksu Palace exit and walk toward Dunkin' Donut. Turn right just after you pass the entrance to the palace and before  you reach Dunkin' Donut.  The street you go up is between Deoksu Palace and Dunkin' Donut. The Museum is about 3-5 minutes walk on the left, just past the City Hall Annex Building. Admission: KRW 700 except for special exhibitions.
SeMA NamSeoul and SeMS GyeongHuiGung. Tel: 02-2124-8800 (Seosomun Main Blg), 02-723-2491 (Gyeonghuigun Branch) and 02-498-6240 (Nam Seoul Branch).* Museum offers an “Admission-free Day” every 4th Sunday, Lunar New Year Day, Chuseok Day, and March 1st. English Language Tours available:  Saturday and Sunday at 1pm.  Thursday and Friday 4pm.

Total Museum of Contemporary Art is open every day from 11am to 6pm, the museum is located in Pyunchang-dong in Cenral Seoul. There is a small admission fee depending on the exhibition - usually about W3000. Address: 465-16 Pyungchang-dong, Jungno-gu, Seoul. Info: 02-379-7037. Email:  info@totalmuseum.org / totalmuseum@hotmail.com

63SkyArt Gallery Museum is located on the 60th floor of the 63-Building in Seoul. Open from 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission at 21:30. Admission: 12,000 won for adults, 11,000 won for adolescents and 10,000 won for children.  Tel: 02-789-5663. The website has some introductory information in English and also a map in Korean. Directions: Yeouido Subway Station on line #5 (stop 526) follow the signs that say 63 building or just look for the biggest building there and walk that way.

 
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Photo: Annex of the National Museum of Contemporary Art inside Doeksu Palace