Published Date : Nov 12, 2015 / Edited Date : Sep 05, 2024
This is the exterior of the building of Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. On the left side of the picture, there is the main building of the Leeum Museum and a promenade in the center of the picture.
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The Leeum Museum of Art is the perfect place to enjoy traditional and contemporary art created by Korean and international artists. Most of the exhibits on display at the museum are based on the large collection of the founder, the late Lee Byeong-cheol, once president of the Samsung Group. Three world-renowned architects, Maria Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas, were commissioned to design the outstanding museum complex. The name Leeum is the acronym of the family name of its founder, “Lee” and an abbreviated word for museum, “um”. The museum is composed of three individual buildings linked together as a composite complex. Museum 1 showcases traditional Korean arts and crafts such as calligraphy, ceramic arts and metal craft work, while Museum 2 displays dynamic modern and contemporary art by domestic and international artists, this section includes the Samsung Child Education & Cultural Center which offers cultural education for children. In the museum basement, a sunken garden and Gabion wall, which is a cylindrical metal container filled with stones, can be found. Art, architecture and nature exist together in perfect harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leeum Museum of Art
Leeum Museum of Art operates under a reservation system. Reservations can be made 14 days before the visit. The maximum number of people per reservation is four. On-site ticketing is possible and limited to remaining tickets per reservation time (As of 2024)
Digital guides that automatically provide explanations when one approaches the exhibits can be borrowed free of charge. The devices are available to elementary school students and anyone older. You must present an identification card such as a passport or resident registration card. The digital guide is available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. (As of 2024)
Closed Mondays, New Year's weekend, New Year's Day & Chuseok
Days of Operation
Tue-Sun
Facilities for the Disabled
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Parking
Accessible Pathways
Elevators
Accessible Information Centers & Services(Wheelchair rentals, etc.)
Fee
Usage Fees: General: 18,000 KRW, Youth: 9,000 KRW, Teenager: 9,000 KRW, Senior: 9,000 KRW, People with disabilities and national merit recipients (including one companion): Free
Address
04348 60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Subway Line 6, Hangangjin Station, Exit 1 (399m on foot, 7-minute walk)
We loved our experience at the Leeum. I came across the Dream Screen exhibition by accident online. I wished I'd known that about 1/3 of the exhibit were short films and that I'd need about 5 hours...
Cinnamon W2024-10-23
An inspirational place
This is a modern art museum and the special exhibitions were exceptional! Probably visitors to Sepul may not want this as a priority. But if you are in Seoul for few weeks or a resident for a long...
Agampodi2024-10-13
Worthy!
Yes, this is a relatively small museum with a nice modern design and art collection too.
The permanent exhibition showcases the best of Korean ceramic with focus on the pride of Korean heritage...
Travel_with_Panaes2024-06-29
It’s ok but no contemporary art
Museum is quite difficult to get to… once there, I was looking forward to the contemporary art but that section of the museum seemed to be closed?
Staff doesn’t speak great English.
Building is...
Keyz2024-06-02
SHAME!
Everyone suggests you to book if you want to visit this museum.
But is impossible!!!!!!
On- line booking do not accept overseas credit card (NO visa, mastercard...).
In a sense they are forbidding...
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보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)