[Seoul] Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)
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💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 03187) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.ilmin.org |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday–Sunday / Public Holidays 11:00-19:00 * Operating hours are subject to change depending on the exhibition. |
| Day Off | Mondays |
| Usage Fee | Varies by program |
| Parking | Available at Dong-A Media Center |
| Parking Fee | First hour free for museum visitirs; 1,000 won per 10 minute after the first hour |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2020-2050 (Korean, English, Japanese) |
📝 Additional Information
[Reservations]
Group tours (20 or more) require reservation (Inquiry: +82-2-2020-2050)
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization