Leeum Museum of Art

WHY VISIT

The Leeum Museum of Art is the perfect place to enjoy traditional and contemporary art created by Korean and international artists. Most of the exhibits on display at the museum are based on the large collection of the founder, the late Lee Byeong-cheol, once president of the Samsung Group. Three world-renowned architects, Maria Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas, were commissioned to design the outstanding museum complex. The name Leeum is the acronym of the family name of its founder, “Lee” and an abbreviated word for museum, “um”. The museum is composed of three individual buildings linked together as a composite complex. Museum 1 showcases traditional Korean arts and crafts such as calligraphy, ceramic arts and metal craft work, while Museum 2 displays dynamic modern and contemporary art by domestic and international artists, this section includes the Samsung Child Education & Cultural Center which offers cultural education for children. In the museum basement, a sunken garden and Gabion wall, which is a cylindrical metal container filled with stones, can be found. Art, architecture and nature exist together in perfect harmony. Frequently Asked Questions about Leeum Museum of Art Do I need to make a reservation to visit the Leeum Museum of Art? Leeum Museum of Art operates under a reservation system. Reservations can be made 14 days before the visit. The maximum number of people per reservation is four. On-site ticketing is possible and limited to remaining tickets per reservation time (As of 2025) Is the Leeum Museum of Art digital guide available for free? Digital guides that automatically provide explanations when one approaches the exhibits can be borrowed free of charge. The devices are available to elementary school students and anyone older. You must present an identification card such as a passport or resident registration card. The digital guide is available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. (As of 2025) Can I visit the Leeum Museum of Art permanent exhibitions for free? Yes. Permanent exhibitions are free. They are also operated under a reservation system, so please make a reservation before visiting. (As of 2025)