Experts' Choice Award Seoul Museum of Art
What the experts agree on
Seoul's innovative main art museum offers free admission to diverse exhibitions spanning Korean and international contemporary art, design, and photography in a thoughtfully designed space.
“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.”
– Fodor's
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
Time Out "Seoul Museum of Art is, of course, a landmark if its own. Built in 1928 as the Supreme Court, it was reconstructed in 1995, saving its 3 arched façade (which now serve as the symbol of..."
Lonely Planet "One of the few free art spaces in Seoul, SeMA is a modern art museum housed in a historic building. While special exhibitions at the museum can be quite crowded and pricey, the permanent..."
