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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul)
A gallery off the main route · Seoul, South Korea
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The experience
The Seoul branch of Korea's national contemporary-art museum, opened in 2013 beside Gyeongbokgung on the former Defense Security Command site. Low red-brick buildings wrap around open courtyards and a preserved Joseon-era structure, giving a light, airy layout that stays calm even when busy. The main building is free to enter; only special exhibitions are ticketed, and it opens late on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
A serene, beautifully daylit museum where the architecture and courtyards are as restful as the art, in the heart of the palace district.
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Where it is
Seoul, South Korea · Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu. Coordinates from the listing we sourced it from.
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