National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, Art museum in Sogyeok-dong, South Korea
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is an art museum in Seoul with multiple exhibition spaces spread across different levels. The galleries display works from the 20th and 21st centuries from Korea and around the world.
The museum was originally founded in 1969 as Korea's first national institution for modern art. The current Seoul branch opened in 2013 and expanded the original offering.
The museum displays works by Korean and international artists that visitors encounter while walking through the galleries. Exhibitions rotate regularly and shape the country's contemporary art scene.
The museum is located near Gyeongbokgung Palace and has multiple gallery spaces for different visitors. Plan time to explore the different levels and check the current programming.
The building blends traditional Korean architectural elements with modern design, creating a thoughtful connection between inside and outside spaces. This madang approach allows visitors to move between open and enclosed areas while walking through the museum.
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