Ilmin Museum of Art, Contemporary art museum in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
The Ilmin Museum of Art spans five stories across 650 square meters, presenting Korean porcelains, paintings, calligraphy, and contemporary art exhibitions.
The museum opened in December 1996 in a 1926 building, initially as Ilmin Art Hall, following its establishment by the Ilmin Cultural Foundation in 1994.
The museum houses over 1,730 artifacts and 250 films, including collections from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties alongside modern Korean artworks.
Located at 139 Sejongno near Gwanghwamun Station, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM with an American-style café onsite.
The facility functions as South Korea's only documentary archive, featuring documentary films and video art alongside traditional exhibitions.
Location: Sejong-daero
Inception: 1994
Official opening: December 1996
Address: 152 Sejong-daero,Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03186
Phone: +82220202060
Website: http://ilmin.org
GPS coordinates: 37.56994,126.97751
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:43
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