Travel for Arts · Seoul
Jongno
- Cultural space
Art Sonje Center
A cornerstone of Seoul's independent art scene, Art Sonje Center is known for its daring exhibitions and experimental initiatives-like the DMZ Project-that expand how contemporary art engages with history and the concept of space.
- Tue-Sun, 12pm-6pm
- 87 Yulgok-ro 3-gil
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Museum MMCA Seoul
It is the only national art museum in Korea that presents a wide range of exhibitions, educational programs, films, and performances, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary art.
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 10am-6pm; Wed, Sat 10am-9pm
- 30 Samcheong-ro
- Gallery
Kukje Gallery
Spread across three buildings, Kukje has championed Korean art on the global stage while introducing top international contemporary art to local audiences.
- Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm
- 54 Samcheong-ro
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Gallery Hyundai
Seoul's longest-running contemporary gallery, Gallery Hyundai connects Korean modern masters with a diversifying program of young Korean artists living here and abroad.
- Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
- 14 Samcheong-ro
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Museum Ilmin Museum of Art
Ilmin connects art and everyday life through cross-disciplinary collaborations, featuring both exhibitions of trendy artists as well as fashion designers.
- Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm
- 152 Sejong-daero
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PKM Gallery
Alongside exhibitions featuring Korean and global contemporary artists, PKM offers one of the best views from its Italian restaurant overlooking Gyeongbokgung Palace.
- Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
- 40 Samcheong-ro 7-gil
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Arario Gallery
Housed in a historic building, Arario offers an eclectic mix of Korean contemporary art alongside several hot dining options-from casual coffee to Michelin-level meals.
- Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm
- 85 Yulgok-ro
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Barakat Contemporary
A gallery that supports artists from diverse cultural backgrounds-from Korea to Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe-while offering visitors a rich cultural experience.
- Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
- 58-4, Samcheong-ro
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Museum SeMoCA(Seoul Museum of Craft Art)
The first public craft museum in Korea, offering exhibitions and programs that reinterpret the history and aesthetics of craft for a modern audience.
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm
- 4, Yulgok-ro 3-gil
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Hakgojae Gallery
Guided by the philosophy of "learning from the past to create the new," Hakgojae bridges art across tradition and modernity, East and West.
- Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
- 50 Samcheong-ro
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Museum Whanki Museum
The Whanki Museum dedicated to preserving, researching, and exhibiting the art of Kim Whanki, while supporting contemporary artists and advancing the reach of modern art.
- Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm
- 63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil
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Stage Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Opened in 1978, the Sejong Center is one of Seoul's most iconic performing arts institutions, presenting large-scale productions ranging from classical music and opera to musical theater. It serves as both a creative stage for artists as well as a cultural landmark for citizens, symbolizing the identity of Seoul's performing arts scene.
- 175, Sejong-daero
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Stage National Jeongdong Theater of Korea
Inheriting the legacy of Wongaksa, Korea's first modern theater, the National Jeongdong Theater stands as a central hub where tradition and creativity meet, bridging the past and future of Korean performing arts.
- 43, Jeongdong-gil
- Stage
Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater
A venue dedicated to Korean traditional music, where audiences can enjoy natural acoustics within a space that harmoniously blends traditional hanok architecture with modern design.
- Tue-Sun, 9am-6pm
- 102, Yulgok-ro
Curated from “Travel for Arts, Seoul” by the Seoul Tourism Organization x ArtDrunk; descriptions reused with attribution, the guide’s photos are not. Hours change and shows rotate, confirm before you go.
