Samsung Museum of Art Seoul

The Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul that spreads over an area of 27,000 square meters was that was designed in 1997 is a beautiful place that is visited by tourists from all over the world. See the beautiful art that ranges from the traditional Korean art to the modern day contemporary art. The beautiful collections of the Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul are sure to impress you.

The museum that lies in the heart of the city has two buildings that were constructed by Mario Botta and Jean Nouvel. All the three buildings that the museum comprises of converge into a central lobby. See the excellent paintings and the art works that are preserved using the most advanced technology. All the art works that are exhibited in the Samsung Museum of Art is first passed through a phase of extensive tests in order to ascertain the appropriate environmental conditions. Then the conservation and the restoration techniques are employed to preserve them in their best conditions.

The Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul was designed by OMA in 1997. The initial design of the museum was laid by Arup, the famous engineer of London. The museum is an honest initiative of the Samsung Cultural Foundation.

The Samsung Museum of Art is an outstanding museum that deserves a special mention. So if you are to the city of Seoul do not visit your trip to this famous museum. The museum specializes in conservation of metal and ceramics including the Korean paintings and the art works.

Location
The Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul is located at Hannam- dong.

Opening Hours
The Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul is open for public viewing from 10:30 in the morning till 6 in the evening on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Thursday the museum remains open from 10:30 in the morning till 9 in the night. But do not visit the museum on Mondays as it remains closed on this particular day.