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Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Seoul
Kansong Art Museum
Kansong Art Museum) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.
Why go
Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures. Official location: 102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: 10:00-18:00 Refer to the official website for details. Closure information: Mondays. Parking: Available. Admission information: Varies by exhibition. Information contact: +82-70-7774-2524. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각)) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.
Quick highlights
- Private museum specializing in traditional Korean art and cultural heritage
- Collections include paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and historical sculptures
- Rotating exhibitions showcase both classical and contemporary Korean works
- Intimate gallery spaces reflecting careful curation and preservation efforts
- Advance booking recommended due to limited operating hours
Crowd insightNext 30 daysJul 2026 – Aug 2026
Quietest upcoming day: Mon, Aug 10 — best time to visit.
Source: KTO Concentration Rate Forecast.
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