Seogwawon Art Museum

Seogwawon Art Museum

The Seogwawon Art Museum is located on Sinmun-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It was converted from the former residence of Kim Sung-kon, the founder of the renowned South Korean company SsangYong Group, and opened in 1995. The museum has two galleries displaying over 110 works of art, including Oriental and Western paintings, sculptures, and prints. Moreover, the site where it stands boasts picturesque scenery and a beautiful environment, making it one of Seoul’s most famous tourist attractions.

The Seogwawon Art Museum frequently hosts curated exhibitions that interpret traditional aesthetics and emotions through a modern lens, as well as theme-based exhibitions, solo shows, and international exhibitions centered on live experiences. In addition to various exhibitions, the museum is committed to nurturing and establishing new talent in the creation and development of contemporary art culture. With this goal in mind, it promotes the “Tomorrow’s Artists” project, which seeks out and supports young, emerging artists, while also actively advancing art education—earning it a consistently positive reputation in society.

Aside from the galleries, the Seogwawon Art Museum also houses an art shop and a sculpture park, offering visitors a variety of enjoyable experiences. By walking up the narrow path between the main and auxiliary buildings, you’ll enter the outdoor sculpture park. The spacious garden is home to over 100 trees, some decades old, creating lush greenery. Here, visitors can enjoy works by renowned domestic and international artists while taking in the forest-like atmosphere.

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Must-visit reason: One of the most popular art museums in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Seoul Special City [Seoul Special City]

City where the attraction is located: Jongno-gu [Jongno-gu]