Gansong Art Museum, Seoul

Name: Gansong Art Museum
Address: 97-1 Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, 136-020, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-762-0442

#69 among attractions in Seoul

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Gansong Art Museum, located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea, is the first modern private museum of Korea and was founded by Jeon Hyeongpil in 1938. The museum was named after the pen name of the founder, Gansong. The aim of the foundation was to prevent Japanese removal of Korean cultural properties, during the Japanese occupation. At times, numerous Korean cultural properties were taken to Japan, such as Goryeo porcelains, statues of Buddha made in Silla kingdom, documents and books made in Joseon dynasty. Jeon Hyeongpil contributed at his own expense to protect Korean culture and art. ()

Local name: 간송미술관 Coordinates: 37°35'37"N, 126°59'49"E

Address

97-1 Seongbuk-dong성북구 (성북동)Seoul 136-020 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-762-0442

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gansong Art Museum open?

Gansong Art Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gansong Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Seongbuk-dong, Seoul (3 min walk), Korea Furniture Museum, Seoul (13 min walk), Hyehwamun, Seoul (14 min walk), Munmyo, Seoul (15 min walk).

How to get to Gansong Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gansong Art Museum:

Bus

혜화동로터리.여운형활동터 • Lines: 106 (15 min walk)
Samseongyohanseong University • Lines: 106 (18 min walk)

Metro

Hansung Univ. • Lines: 4 (16 min walk)
Hyehwa • Lines: 4 (22 min walk)

Light rail

Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (28 min walk)
Jeongneung • Lines: W (28 min walk)

Train

Changsin (36 min walk)