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Leeum Art MuseumvsSeoul Museum of Art
Seoul Museum of Art and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Leeum Samsung Museum of Art is the choice of most writers compared to Seoul Museum of Art. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art scores 88 with praise from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Leeum Art Museum
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
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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
Seoul Museum of Art Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Time Out Time Out
61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-813, South Korea
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Fodor's "The city's main art museum, the Seoul Museum of Art's collection is a balanced mix of Korean and foreign as well as classic and modern art." Full review
Frommer's "The interior space is great for contemporary exhibitions, and temporary installations include works by artists from South Korea, Asia, and beyond." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hosting top-notch exhibitions that are always worth a visit." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the most innovative museums I have been to." Full review
Time Out " Fine art, photography, design—SeMA is all about the public voice and experience, as the museum offers admission to all its exhibitions free of charge." Full review
Time Out "Exhibitions primarily showcase local Korean artists, but the museum also works with foreign museums for special exhibitions like the ‘Media City Seoul’ Biennale. " Full review
