MMCA Seoul
국립현대미술관 서울관
A national contemporary art museum east of Gyeongbokgung with frequently changing exhibitions and an open, transparent building. It pairs well with Bukchon and Samcheong-dong.
MMCA Seoul opened in 2013 on the former sites of the Armed Forces Capital Hospital and the Jongchinbu (Office of the Royal Clan), between Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon. It mainly hosts special exhibitions of Korean and international contemporary art, with many large installations. The courtyard and rooftop garden offer views of Gyeongbokgung's eaves. Admission is usually a few thousand KRW, with prices varying by exhibition, and some exhibitions are free. Exit 1 of Anguk Station (Subway Line 3) is about a 10-minute walk away. It's best visited after Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, and it's a good option on rainy days.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (Wed and Sat until 21:00)
Nearby sights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Jogyesa Temple
- Insadong
- Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
- Seochon & Tongin Market
- Changdeokgung Palace