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Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)

Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)

서울시립 북서울미술관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) coexists with its local community. Located in Nowon-gu, an area name that is derived from the “Reed Hill” nearby, the museum is an open structure with its entrance connected to a park. In addition to outdoor sculpture exhibitions, it offers maze-like galleries, an art library, a cafe, and a multipurpose hall. These spaces host a variety of programs for families, which make up the majority of visitors to this museum. ·

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address1238, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
HoursTuesday-Friday 10:00-20:00 · Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 (Summer) / 10:00-18:00 (Winter) · * Last admission is 1 hour before closing
ClosedMondays, January 1
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

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