If you happen to visit Seoul, I recommend the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art located in Samcheong-dong, which is situated right next to the traditional Korean palace, Gyeongbokgung. This museum, which offers a variety of exhibitions, most of which have either free or affordable admission fees, is in an excellent location for travelers. Furthermore, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6 pm to 9 pm, they offer free evening admission, which is an add bonus. The facilities are clean, and they provide a well-organized art interpretation service. There are also plenty of restaurants in the vicinity where you can savor traditional Korean cuisine, making this place highly recommended.

This location is very ideal for those looking to do other touristy things within the same day. But unlike the nearby areas, it is not crowded. We love the way it’s laid out, it’s spaced apart, have a generous use of space. It was a good way to learn about South Korean artists and basically to de stress and be inspired! They have a small shop and that sells curios and art prints that will basically transform your space a cool and modern Korean inspired look.

It gives an interesting overview of modern art development in Korea. There were all types of media - sculpture, video, sound - with explanations in English as well as Korean. I especially liked walking through with my adult sons and sharing their interests and humor. It was perfect for a 1/2 day visit for us. There is enough to see for any art enthusiast.

A huge collection with thought-provoking exhibits. Many mixed medium pieces, in line with the modern and contemporary theme. It's clean, well-maintained and the staff are friendly. There's also a spacious cafe with decent food. This is worth a few hours of your time.