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SAMSUNG LEEUM MUSEUM, ITAEWON SEOUL

Nov 19th, 2007 by Minsookgriffin

As the weather becomes colder and dreary, I suggest a visit to some of the museums in Seoul. If you appreciate Korean traditional and modern Art, kill two birds with one stone by visiting Samsung Leeum Museum near Itaewon, Seoul.

Though the art exhibition is interesting enough, I have a greater appreciation for the actual architectural design of the buidling. Well reknown architects from Europe, Koolhaus, Botta and Nouvel were commissioned to design it. Each architect was responsible for different part of the building and as a result, each is very much distinctive and reflective of the designer.

Hours of operation:

Tuesday - Sunday (10:30 - 18:00 hrs. Every Thursday til 21:00)

Admission for permanent exhibition: Adults:10,000 / 7- 18 yr olds: 6,000 won

Admission for special exhibition: Adults: 7,000 / 7-18 yr olds: 4,000 won

Reservation is required: Please call 02 2014 6900

Transportation:

Subway: Line No.6 to Hangangjin Station (exit No. 1)