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Leeum Art MuseumvsNational Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Leeum Samsung Museum of Art is preferred by most writers compared to National Museum of Korea. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art is ranked #6 in Seoul with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Leeum Art Museum
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Fodor's
747-18, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-890, South Korea
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Travel + Leisure "The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas." Full review
Afar Magazine "A great way to spend an afternoon in Seoul: a good book and the genius of sculptor Louise Bourgeois at the Leeum Museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "The three main buildings — each designed by star architects Rem KoolHaas, Mario Botta and Jean Nouvel — invite visitors to explore the spacial relationship between architecture and art objects. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened in 2004, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art seeks to bridge the past, present, and future of art." Full review
Frommer's "The institution has grown to include contemporary works from around the world, and has become one of the most recognized and respected galleries in the country." Full review
Fodor's "Leeum has two main sections, one devoted to traditional Korean art and another devoted to contemporary, international artists like Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, and Donald Judd. " Full review
National Museum of Korea Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Time Out
137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-026, South Korea
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Fodor's "Visitors get a sense of not only the depth and beauty of Korean culture, but also how it evolved." Full review
Frommer's "Even more impressive than the size is the museum's well-preserved collection of relics, which beautifully illustrate Korea's advancement." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The grand, marble-lined, modernist building cleverly channels plenty of natural light to show off Korea’s ancient treasures." Full review
Afar Magazine "Houses the most comprehensive collection of Korean cultural artifacts that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Calligraphy, painting, sculpture, lacquered and wooden objects and porcelain are among the countless works of exceptional quality on display at the National Museum of Korea,." Full review
Time Out "Permanent exhibitions and the children’s museum are free at all times, including the outdoor performances that happen every Sat and on holidays, all the way through October." Full review
