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Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Step into the vibrant world of contemporary art at Ilmin Art Museum. Housed within a beautifully renovated building, the museum features a large exhibition space dedicated to modern Korean art, complemented by the impressive Ilmin Collection. Expect a blend of artistic immersion and modern design as the museum connects art directly to the bustling streets of Gwanghwamun. Art lovers and culture-curious visitors will find much to explore here. It is an ideal destination for art enthusiasts year-round.

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The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun.

This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

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Website

www.ilmin.org

Hours

Tuesday–Sunday / Public Holidays 11:00-19:00
* Operating hours are subject to change depending on the exhibition.

Closed

Mondays

Parking

Available at Dong-A Media Center

Fee