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Seoul, South Korea

Leeum Museum of Art

Three buildings by three star architects, holding Korean treasures and contemporary art.

Leeum Museum of Art
Photo: takato marui / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mario Botta built the terracotta drum for Korean traditional art, Jean Nouvel the rusted steel wing for modern art, Rem Koolhaas the black concrete education centre. Entry to the permanent collection is free.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Korean celadon and Buddhist art
  • Botta, Nouvel and Koolhaas buildings
  • Free permanent collection

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