How to Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korea
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korea, is an important depository of Asian art in general and Korean art in particular. The museum is located in an idyllic location in Seoul Grand Park, outside the city accessible by taking a bus or walking there (about 20 minutes).
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Visit the Museum
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Explore the modern craft collection, especially items from the 1960s and 1970s.
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View rooms showcasing sculptures, which are organized by their meaning rather than age. The Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul are organized by categories of Modern, Abstract, Figurative and New Stream.
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The children's gallery has a unique display especially for the little ones. Besides exhibits, the children's gallery also hosts workshops and hands-on themed activities, such as "Exploring Abstract Art" and "Exploring Painting in Korea." Some of the works produced by children are showcased in the gallery.
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The temporary exhibits present a glimpse of art around the world. Recent shows included Georg Baselitz's Russian Paintings, a display of works based on Noah's ark and a Modern Chinese Art exhibition.
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Enjoythe open-air sculpture garden, showcases 70 items from different artists year-around. During the summer, dance and music performances are held on the garden grounds.
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Check the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea website for opening hours, ticket price and information on parking facilities, as these change throughout the year (see Resources below). For example, the museum is open until 5:00 p.m. from November to February, but until 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (depending on the day) from March to October. The museum is not open on Mondays.
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Tips & Warnings
To learn more about the museum's collection, visit the virtual gallery featured at the museum's website. The virtual tour takes you through the museum's rooms and lets you see first-hand many of the works featured there.
Pay attention to the giant steel man outside of the museum. Not only is the statue magnificent, but it's also musical. You're welcome to interact with the sculptures in the garden, although sculptures inside the museum are hands-off.
As you walk in, enjoy the three-story high ensemble of Korea native video artist Nam June Paik, which combines video with animation and sculpture.
