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Zaha Museum (자하미술관)

자하미술관

+82-2-395-3222
http://www.zahamuseum.com/

46, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Located in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Zaha Museum is the highest art gallery in Seoul. Reaching the museum involves a bit of an uphill walk, but the breathtaking scenery that includes Bugaksan and Inwangsan makes it worth the effort.

Opened on March 1, 2008, the two-storey museum exhibits experimental works of young artists. There are two exhibition halls and the small garden on the second floor has a great view of the mountains.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-395-3222
Parking: Available (4 cars)
Parking fee: Free
Closed: Every Monday
※ Closed during preparation of an exhibition.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00-18:00
※ Open until 20:00 the last Wednesday of every month.
Size: Total area: 430㎡
* Exhibition hall - 2 halls / 130.11㎡
* Office room - 2 rooms / 57.99㎡
* Storage room - 1 room / 44.4㎡
* Parking lot - 4 cars availble / 44.4㎡
Time needed: About 30 minutes

Updated 2016.02.02

Collections Status

2D: 52 pieces, 3D: 11 pieces, calligraphy: 7 pieces (total: 70 pieces)

Program Information

Varies by exhibition (educational programs are available)

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Inquiries (Tel: +82-2-395-3222)

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Inquiries (Tel: +82-2-395-3222)

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Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
Walk straight for 70m and take Bus 7022, 7212, 1020.
Get off at Buam-dong Community Center Bus Stop.
With the community center on your left, keep walking and turn right at Yasaenghwa Cafe (wild flower cafe).
Walk for 40m along this street (past Beomhyesa Temple) to arrive at the museum.

46, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Subway Line 3 Muakjae (무악재) - 1179.5m
Subway Line 3 Hongje (홍제) - 1458.4m
Subway Line 3 Dongnimmun (독립문) - 1659.2m
Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 1909.9m

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