Leeum Museum of Art

Ekaterina Nurtaeva★★★★★★★★★★3.02 months ago

We visited the Leeum Museum of Art with children. The museum itself is very modern with excellent architecture, the spiral staircase is especially impressive. However, we didn’t enjoy the Tino Sehgal exhibition and the Korean art section felt quite limited. I wouldn’t come a second time for the exhibitions. That said, the museum shop is absolutely a dream, a luxurious selection of high-quality items, perfect for gifts. Truly impressive and very chic.

이근호★★★★★★★★★★5.07 months ago

I visited with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition. We canceled our reservation for one exhibition and purchased tickets for all exhibits on-site. My credit card was charged. I could have requested an audio guide, but I opted not to use it. I was deeply impressed by Lee Bul's exhibition, and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art's collection was also excellent. I always have a great experience at every exhibition.

Paul Leong★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art feels immediately like a space backed by serious patronage — the kind where the fixtures, materials, and overall build quality make it obvious that budget wasn’t a constraint. The architecture alone carries weight, with each gallery space feeling intentional and distinct, almost like a sequence of curated environments rather than a single museum. It’s polished, controlled, and very evidently operating at a high institutional standard. The standout during my visit was the Tino Sehgal exhibit. It leans fully into live, human interaction rather than traditional objects — and that’s where it becomes interesting. You’re not just observing; you’re part of it. The a cappella motif starts subtly, almost blending into the space before you realise what’s happening, while the touch motif pushes it further — breaking that usual museum barrier and bringing you into something more immediate and personal. It’s immersive without needing technology, which is rare. Net-net, it’s a museum that pairs serious infrastructure with genuinely thought-provoking programming — and when it works, like this exhibit, it stays with you.

seb detroyat★★★★★★★★★★4.04 months ago

Pros: It is beautiful place and has a huge collection of precious pieces . Cons: From the center (if there is one!) you have to book before ! And this is difficult as there not too many slots open! Be aware of that. It is believed to be very nice for Korean people, but for English speakers the audio guide is very short so you ll miss a lot of infos . there is always people behind you to close the last room so you always need to hurry a little. You can take pictures but not Videos and no selfie sticks . It still desserve a positive review I had a good time and discover very crazy speakers 🔊.

Abdul Jabbar M.★★★★★★★★★★5.0in the last week

One of the most impressive museums I visited in Seoul. The collection does a great job of blending traditional Korean art with contemporary and international works, making every gallery feel different from the last. The architecture of the museum itself is just as impressive as the exhibits, and the entire experience feels thoughtfully curated. Even if you're not a huge art enthusiast, it's an easy place to spend a few hours exploring and appreciating the creativity on display.