Kukje's two main gallery spaces are found off the main road, behind its restaurant building, which has the running woman sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky on its roof. It's a leading venue for international artists to exhibit, with the likes of Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor and Bill Viola all having shows here. Admission varies.


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1. Hakgojae

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This elegant gallery is easily spotted by the robot sculpture on the roof of its modern section. Entry is via the converted hanok building, which neatly…

2. Open Air Exhibition

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On the approach to the National Folk Museum is an open-air exhibition of historical buildings and structures including a street of buildings styled as…

3. MMCA Seoul

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Combining architectural elements from several centuries of Seoul's history, this branch of the city's premier contemporary-art museum is an impressive…

4. National Folk Museum of Korea

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Give yourself at least an hour to do justice to this excellent museum. It has three main exhibition halls, covering the history of the Korean people, the…

5. National Children’s Museum

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Advance reservations are recommended for this interactive and guided museum for kids, as walk-in visitors are limited in number daily.

6. Artsonje Center

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Founded in 1998, Artsonje supports experimental art, runs workshops and has lectures as well as an annual Open Call for new works. Also here is a cafe and…

7. World Jewellery Museum

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The well-lit displays of this private jewellery collection prove that small is beautiful. The pieces were amassed from around the world over three decades…

8. Jeongdok Public Library

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The small quiet park in front of the public library is a great spot for viewing cherry blossoms in spring and the yellowing leaves of ginkgo trees in…