[2025 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Leeum Museum of Art (Updated Apr)

#2月好地方2025 The Leeum Museum of Art in Hannam-dong, Itaewon, is an art museum established by the Samsung Cultural Foundation. It emphasizes that the building itself is a work of art that is harmoniously compatible with nature. The beauty of the spatial design and the high level of the collection make it an absolute must-visit attraction in Seoul. Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art has three buildings, all designed by internationally renowned architects. Its simple and neat geometric appearance is low-key yet impressive, combining past, modern and future art and culture. The first museum mainly displays ancient Korean art, showing the amazing collection of Samsung Group, including porcelain, calligraphy and painting, Buddhist relics, metal crafts and wood crafts, etc., which are all precious cultural heritage of Korea. The second and third museums focus on contemporary art, with digital audio-visual and interactive experiences, from paintings, sculptures, installations, photos, videos, etc., such as the currently popular immersive experience, which is really worth coming to improve your aesthetic literacy. #KoreaTravel #Seoul #Samsung Museum of Art

Leeum Museum of Art is located halfway up the mountain in Hannam-dong. It is low-key but full of artistic atmosphere. The name "Leeum" combines the founder Lee Byung-chul's surname "Lee" and "Museum", symbolizing the love for art and the dedication to collecting. The museum houses more than 15,000 works of art, ranging from traditional Korean art to modern and international contemporary art, perfectly presenting the fusion of Eastern and Western art. What is even more amazing is that the entire art museum itself is a huge work of art, and the architecture alone is enough to make people linger. There are also several must-photograph spots in the museum, including Swiss architecture There are several must-photograph spots in the museum that you absolutely cannot miss! Among them, the black and white spiral staircase designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta is one of the most representative landmarks. The sunlight pours down from the top ceiling, creating a dreamy change of light and shadow, making this staircase super dreamy and beautiful no matter how you photograph it. Another highlight not to be missed is the giant orange sculpture Gravity by British artist Anish Kapoor. This suspended orange sphere is located in the stairwell leading to the upper floors on the first floor. The mirror reflects the surrounding space, adding a futuristic sense and visual tension to the art gallery. If you want to take photos of the empty scene, come back on weekdays~ Whether it is an art exhibition or just to take photos and check in, #SamsungArtMuseum will definitely add more artistic atmosphere to your trip to Seoul! After visiting the exhibition, you can also stop by the nearby boutiques or cafes for a break. This trip is really recommended to everyone💯✨ ✅ Leeum Museum of Art 📍Address: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul 🕰 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 to 18:00 (last admission time is 17:30) 🚇 Transportation: Line 6 to Hangangjin Station (한강진역) Exit 1, walk about 5 minutes to arrive. #JanuaryDestinations2025 #SeoulMuseumofArt #KoreaTravel #MustVisitSeoul

The Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (Korean: 삼성미술관 리움; RR: Samseongmisulgwan Rium) is a museum in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. It is run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. It is considered one of South Korea's top three private art museums.

𖤘 Leeum Museum ˗ˋ A museum where rainbow-colored light pours down on the spiral staircase🫧 ˊ˗ The spiral staircase was designed by a Swiss architect named Mario Botta. On sunny days, the rainbow-colored light shines through✨️ The transportation is also used like this, and it was a very beautiful piece of architecture🫶🏻 The permanent exhibition is free to enjoy, so please go just to see this spiral staircase💁🏻♀️ Advance reservations are required to enter the museum, and reservations can be made online 14 days before the viewing date, so don't forget to check⸝⸝⸝ 𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃 Photos of recommended spots in Korea▼ #chitri_korea ✎𓂃 【Leeum Museum】 55 minutes walk from Leeum Museum, Yeongsang-gu, Seoul 60-16 10:30-18:00 🏷2024.07 #0yentripautumn #aug_trip #Koreatrip #Koreatourism #Seoultrip #Seoultrip #VisitKorea #Cameragirlstrip #koreatravel #koreatrip #leeummuseum #LeeumMuseum #삼성미술관리움 #Museumtour #Koreanartmuseum #Seoulartmuseum

It has been 11 years since I last went to South Korea. This time I took advantage of the end of the year to experience the winter atmosphere of Seoul and satisfy my craving for Korean food. South Korea is really suitable for sisters who don’t have time to make a travel plan and just want to stroll around! The following itinerary can satisfy your shopping, dining, and museum visits. Day1 UO630 10:20-14:55 Hong Kong-Incheon Arex Airport Express to the city 🏨Moxy Hotel 🍲Jongno 3-ga traditional Korean BBQ + seafood pancake + three-wheeled wine! Day2 📍Photographing in Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing hanbok 🍲Soy sauce crab 📍Leeum Museum of Art 🍲Fine dining @Yoon Late night at @Itaewon Face, experience the Korean nightlife that never sleeps Day3 Shopping day! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

#100TravelStyle #KoreaTrip #Korea #ArtMuseum 🕰️Business Hours 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) 💰Price per person: Permanent exhibition is free 📍Location: 742-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 🚌How to get there: 7-minute walk from Hannam-dong Community Center (bus stop) 7-minute walk from Hangangjin Station Exit 1 Hangangjin, a popular place for travel in Korea✨A place where stylish shops and cafes gather🏟️But if you go a little further in, you'll find the art museum✨No prior reservations are required for the permanent exhibition, so you can visit on a whim👍Why not get away from the crowds and relax with Korean art? 🙆You can also enjoy the shops inside the museum🛍️

#8月好去地方2024 Leeum Museum of Art 😍😍😍😍 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea Very beautiful and well-arranged art exhibition, the spiral staircase from the fourth floor all the way to the first floor becomes chic and beautiful 👍👍👍. You can feel the history of Korea through ceramics and bronze 😍😍😍. The exhibits range from classical to contemporary art, and it is a very interesting museum. 👍👍👍 #museum #koreaattractions

#IndoorDate #ArtMuseum #Couple #ArtMuseumDate #Hannam-dong 🎹 Recommended exhibitions to enjoy a cool summer cultural experience and escape the heat during the summer 💙 📍Leeum Museum of Art, Philippe Parreno Exhibition: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 📍Opening Hours: 10:00~18:00 / Closed on Mondays ✨Introducing the ‘Leeum Museum of Art, Philippe Parreno Exhibition’, a great indoor date spot where you can enjoy leisurely art pieces in a cool and spacious space to escape the hot summer heat! ⭐️ Philippe Parreno is a famous French contemporary artist who held his first solo exhibition at the Leeum Museum of Art! It’s great for sharing thoughts with your lover while appreciating the overwhelming feeling of installation art, the composition of space, and conceptual art, and taking a pleasant and cool walk around the museum! I recommend you see the Leeum Museum of Art’s Philippe Parreno Exhibition for a summer date! ❣️

#Trip.comGayoDaejeon Photographed_ iPhone 12 mini Time: Mondays, except regular holidays, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM •Please note that it operates on a reservation basis •World-renowned architects Jean Nouvel, Rem Koolhaas, Mario Botta's joint work. •Established Samsung Foundation {Introduction of exhibition halls by floor of M1} -1st floor: 'The world of authority, faith, and splendor' - Buddhist art, metalwork, mother-of-pearl lacquerware, etc. -2nd floor: 'Appreciation and taste' - Ancient calligraphy and paintings with various techniques and themes -3rd floor: 'The journey of white light' - Joseon Dynasty Buncheong ware and white porcelain -4th floor: 'One blue pattern' - Goryeo Dynasty celadon {Introduction of collection} This is a private Korean art museum, and only the best collections are gathered here. 36 national treasures, 96 treasures, no other art museum in Korea boasts this number. Not only the quantity but also the quality is considerable, and there are many artifacts that cannot be seen at the National Museum of Korea. In terms of Korean ancient art, the 4th floor displays Goryeo celadon, the 3rd floor displays Buncheong sagi, Joseon white porcelain, and the 2nd floor displays works by Jeong Seon, Choi Buk, Kang Se-hwang, Kim Hong-do, and Kim Jeong-hui. In the metal craft and Buddhist art exhibitions on the 1st floor, national treasures are often exhibited. Tip_One thing When you enter each exhibition hall, you scan your QR ticket and you are told which floor to start from. It is usually recommended to start from the upper floors and then come down. There are several elevators right in front, so you can just take them. ##cool_siwon516 @cool_siwon516 @02_strawberry_

This is also the Leeum Museum, which I requested from a friend. Not only is it filled with national treasures, but if you leave your passport, you can borrow an audio guide for free, and it even has a Japanese setting. Of course, the smartphone used for the audio guide is a Samsung. Even with all this convenience, the tickets are free again. (Reservations are required) ・ Ah, I wish we had an art museum like this in Japan!

Leeum Museum of Art visited with children. There were various works, so I was able to slowly look around and develop my artistic sense. The permanent exhibition is free to view, and I was able to make a reservation on-site. Since parking space is limited, I recommend using public transportation. 📍Leeum Museum of Art 🔹️60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 🔹️Free permanent exhibition . . #SeoulTravel #ArtMuseumDate

📍60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Seoul is a city of culture where many exhibitions are held, and among them, the Leeum Museum of Art, operated by Samsung, is a place I would like to recommend because it is 100% reservation-free 👍🏻 Located in Hannam-dong, it has a luxurious atmosphere, and is also called the Mecca of modern art :) If you are interested in viewing art, I recommend that you visit the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul! Since new exhibitions are held every period, I hope you keep an eye out and enjoy the exhibitions that interest you for free 😀 #SeoulTravel

#SeoulTravel 💚 Among privately owned art galleries, the Leeum Museum of Art has the most impressive lineup of artworks and collections. It is a well-known art gallery to the public and is also known as Samsung's art gallery. The permanent exhibition is amazing, but the exit staircase, which is composed of modern and contemporary collections and Olafur Eliasson's works, is also amazing. Since there are many hot places nearby, it would be nice to visit Itaewon after visiting the museum.! Visit the Leeum Museum of Art located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul! 🌟 Leeum Museum of Art: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #Seoul #HotPlace #ArtGallery

The Leeum Museum of Art is a famous building architecturally, and the M1 building's mass and expression of light are beautiful. This circular hall, called Rotunda, is a peaceful and mysterious space created by a single beam of light from a skylight. The light from the skylight extends to the basement, tying together the interior space and providing an open space between exhibition spaces!!👏🏻 The Leeum Museum of Art M1 was fun not only for the exhibitions but also for the architecture😊 🖤 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #HotPlace #Couples #SeoulTravel #LeeumMuseum #ArtMuseum #Hannam-dong

#SeoulTravel #LeeumArtMuseum If you live in the countryside, the 3 major things you can't see even if you want to.... Concerts, musicals, and exhibitions🥹 That's why I always try to see exhibitions when I travel to Seoul! The hot Maurizio exhibition at the Leeum Museum, which has a pretty building! And it's free, so you'll regret missing it➿ The exhibition is currently on an extended period, so if you wanted to see it but couldn't, Hurry up and visit! 🏷️LeeumArtMuseum 📍60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 💸 Free ▪️Visit after making a reservation on the Leeum website ▪️Luggage storage O (free)

#TravelingMoon #SeoulTravel ㅇ Location: Leeum Museum of Art ㅇ Location: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul ㅇ Business hours: 10:00-18:00 ㅇ Regular holiday: Every Monday ✔️ A place that operates on a 100% advance reservation system ✔️ Parking is free ✔️ There are also free exhibitions, so it's good to look for them ✔️ The most controversial writer of the time, 'Maurizio Cattelan' - Writer of 'The Comedian Who Tapes Bananas to the Wall' ✨ ✔️ The outdoor garden is also beautifully decorated, so it's great for taking pictures.

#TravelingMoon #SeoulTravel #Hannam-dongTravel ㅇ Location: Namsan Trail ~ Hannam-dong ㅇ What to bring: Healthy legs and stamina👍🏻 These days, the weather is nice, so I recommend a walking date🌿 ✔️ Grand Hyatt Namsan Trail Walk - There are so many cats, and there are a lot of trees, so it's shaded - It's also fun to walk with Churu and play with cats😌🫶🏻 ✔️ The sunset near the Leeum Museum of Art at sunset..💖 ✔️ I recommend a course where you walk from Namsan Trail and come down to Hannam-dong and visit a good restaurant and cafe!!!

#Places to go with kids The Maurizio Cattelan exhibition, which runs from January 31, 2023 (Tue) to July 16, 2023 (Sun), is free of charge and operates on a 100% advance reservation system. Recently, he is the main character of a work that became an issue when a Seoul National University student ate a banana that was fixed to a white wall with silver tape. He is also called a sharp critic of reality because he expresses the inconvenient truths of our society in a humorous and cynical way with a shameless attitude. If you are curious about Maurizio Cattelan's work, why not visit the Leeum Museum of Art this weekend~? ⭐️Travel Tips for Everyone⭐️ ✔️Opening Hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00 (Last Admission at 17:30) ✔️100% Advance Reservation Required ✔️Wheelchair and Stroller Rental Available (Ticket Office) ✔️Easy Access with Elevators and Ramps ✔️Nursing Room, Restroom, Parking Lot Available #Banana #Maurizio Cattelan #Leeum Museum of Art #Exhibition #Hannam-dong #Things to See in Seoul #Places to Visit in Seoul #Seoul Travel #Cultural Life

#Recommended for rainy days Until May 28th, "Korean White Porcelain: Gentlemanly Orientation" is being held at Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, located at Hangangjin Station, one stop away from Itaewon in Seoul, South Korea. 180 pieces have been collected from both inside and outside of Korea, including 10 national treasures and 21 treasures. 59 national treasures and treasures are on display, about half of which are on display. Not only is the number of pieces amazing, but the exhibition space is also wonderful. It felt like the impression of the white porcelain was even more brilliant. Advance reservations are required, and foreigners are also welcome. Admission is free, and you can borrow a Japanese audio guide for free. The architecture of the museum is also wonderful. Because it was raining, I couldn't take pictures of the exterior, and I didn't see anything other than the white porcelain exhibit, but I think it would be better if you take plenty of time to visit, as there was a beautiful spiral staircase on my previous visit. It's recommended even on sunny days, but if the weather forecast for your travel dates predicts rain, please make a reservation. ^_^ 747-18 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #Trip to Korea #Korean Art Museum

Maurizio Cattelan Solo Exhibition 2023.01. 31. (Tue) ~ 2023.07. 16. (Sun) 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #Leeum Museum of Art Tue~Sun 10:00-18:00 (Closed every Monday) Free admission (Admission is free, but reservations through the website are required!) 💬 I visited the Maurizio Cattelan exhibition, which is becoming increasingly difficult to reserve! Since I am a student on leave, I thought I could easily reserve a weekday morning and go, but every single time slot was sold out..😮‍💨 I searched the Internet for reservation tips and ended up going! I'll also introduce some reservation tips at the end😎 I'm someone who's into playing alone these days, so I went alone to challenge myself with 'going to an exhibition alone'~ and even though it was a weekday, there were so many people and the atmosphere was bustling! 'Maurizio Cattelan' is an Italian visual artist who is known as 'the most controversial artist of this era'. As expected from a troublemaker in the art world who causes controversy and debate, the scale of the exhibition was much larger than I thought, and there were so many works that even I, who is an extremely strong S in MBTI, kept imagining and inspiring. I usually like exhibitions, but embarrassingly, I went there to take a picture of my life rather than to appreciate the works. Since it was an exhibition I went to suddenly without a companion, I couldn't take pictures of myself, but I tried hard to take pictures of the works that made me stop and the works that were trending on SNS! I'll also attach a cut of the banana work that I've been thinking about for a long time and that made 'Catelan', who is currently in the spotlight. - Breath, 2021 You can see a person and a dog lying down out of nowhere in a large exhibition hall. At first, I thought of a pet playing well at home, so my heart warmed and I just saw the owner and the pet lying down without any worries, but I was a little puzzled because the title was ‘Breath.’ It seemed like they were communicating at a close distance where I could feel each other’s breath, and then I felt sad because it seemed to mean the death of one of them. Whether it’s the death of a person or an animal, I thought that my heart would be at peace if I was next to a loved one. Even if my interpretation was off the mark with the artist’s intention, I felt like it was trying to give the viewers a sense of warmth and stability. - Comedian, 2019 When I encountered the most famous work, I automatically picked up my camera and started taking pictures. This work is on the second floor of the three-story exhibition hall. As expected, the thought, ‘Why is this art?’ dominated my mind. What was a bit funny was that since the bananas turn brown, they are replaced with new ones every three days, and it takes over 30 minutes just to tape the bananas because the angle has to be precise. 🍯 Reservation Tips! Online reservations are available 14 days before the viewing date! That means, if the date you have in mind is after the 14th, it would be better to wait and reserve right away, right? In my case, I made a reservation impulsively after seeing SNS, so I didn't have a date in mind, so I used a cancellation ticket. Since cancellation tickets come up all the time, it's a good idea to keep 'using cancellation tickets' in mind and go quickly! Also, you must log in to reserve tickets on the online website, so you should sign up and log in in advance. The official ticket opening is at 6 o'clock, but it doesn't seem like all tickets open at 6 o'clock. If you go to the homepage at 6 o'clock, there will be a lot of people accessing it, so it takes a long time for the page to open, so try going 30 minutes later and keep refreshing. Even if the screen says it's sold out, if you keep refreshing, you'll see cancellations one by one! #HotPlace #HannamHotPlace #HannamDong #Couple #Date #IndoorDate #UniqueDate #DateCourse #LeeumMuseum #SeoulHotPlace #SeoulDate #SeoulExhibition #FreeExhibition #SeoulFreeExhibition

The Leeum Store, located inside the Leeum Museum of Art, is one of the stylish Hannam-dong souvenir shops and is one of the places that many people visit🤍 Not only luxurious porcelain, but also goods from the ongoing exhibition at the Leeum Museum of Art are being sold! The space is surprisingly spacious, so it's fun to enjoy and see the exhibition😚 📍Leeum Store 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #SeoulTravel #LeeumStore #LeeumMuseum

This is the Leeum Museum of Art, famous for its building design by a world-renowned architect🏛️ It is said to be the first in the world to use corroded stainless steel and glass to express the cutting edge of modern art! It is a popular place for many people because it holds various impressive exhibitions every time-🤍 📍Leeum Museum of Art 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - Closed every Monday #LeeumMuseum #SeoulMuseum #SeoulTravel

Leeum Museum of Art (Samsung Museum of Art) is a few minutes walk from Sinseong-do to Sinseong-do, or from Hankang-ji-seong to Line 6. You need a Korean phone number to make a reservation, so you will probably buy tickets on the day. It is a very sophisticated and intellectual museum, including the entire space, with large-scale works by representative contemporary artists such as Anish Kapoor and Olafur Eliasson, historical ancient art such as Goryeo celadon, and original special exhibitions. It is an open space where you can just walk in, but also has a tranquil atmosphere where you can carefully appreciate each piece, so I think it is a museum that has a very good harmony between ancient art and modern art. I also like the fact that the staff uniforms are natural and seem like casual clothes in a good way. Also, the area around Itaewon where Leeum Museum of Art is located has a different atmosphere from Insadong and Myeongdong around Seoul Station, so the walk to the museum is fun! It is recommended to visit the Seoul Museum of Contemporary Art, the Seoul Museum of Art, or the National Museum before visiting Leeum Museum of Art, so that you can fully appreciate its features. #Seoul #Museum of Art #Itaewon

The hottest exhibition in Korea right now! It's the Maurizio Cattelan exhibition currently being held at the Leeum Museum of Art! If you don't make a reservation in advance, it's probably better to just give up on getting a ticket on-site... The line is so long, they say there's no hope! The famous horse in the sky, Hitler xx, and the banana on the wall are all real! The details are amazing! This is an exhibition you won't regret! I hope you make a reservation soon #Seoul #SeoulHotPlace #Exhibition #LeeumMuseum #MaurizioCatelan #Art #Museum #Weekend #WeekendPicnic

#SeoulTravel #HotPlace #Couple I visited the Leeum Museum of Art for the first time in a long time. The interior was amazing and I saw the new logo, which was really elegant and beautiful. I think I was happy and my eyes were happy while looking at the permanent exhibition of ancient art collections! I recommend visiting the Leeum Museum of Art when you want to enjoy it slowly and leisurely with your family or lover!!

📍Location: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 📍Time: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Mondays) 📍Exhibition: Permanent exhibition of ancient art collections When I visited, an exhibition was being prepared, so I visited the permanent exhibition of ancient art collections. You can see historical collections such as Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain. And the floating circular staircase of the Raum Museum! The permanent exhibition of ancient art is free and easy to make a reservation~ #Exhibition #Leeum Museum of Art #Ancient Art #Hangangjin Station

Spend great time in 리움 museum. It was do amazing, interesting and educational. And of course did some nice photos^^ Highly Recommended. Entrance free also 👍🏻 #seoul #museum #leeum #artmuseum

This is the Leeum Museum of Art, located on a prime piece of land between Hannam-dong and Itaewon. In the garden of the Leeum Museum of Art, there are works by Anish Kapoor and masterpieces by Calder. Frank Gehry's architecture seems to be the pinnacle of art. The Leeum Museum of Art, which raises the level of Korean art~~~!! I hope you have a happy visit :) #HotPlace #Art #LeeumMuseum #Museum #Couple

🤍Leeum Museum of Art 🤍Address: 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 🤍 Key points: It's a free/paid museum, There's a lot to see, and the interior is so pretty There are also a lot of foreign tourists You can also find out the description of the artwork using the QR code of the artwork! #Thebest