Total Museum

Total Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul's Jongno-gu is a private contemporary art museum focused on rotating exhibitions by Korean and international contemporary artists, particularly emphasizing experimental installation, video, and multimedia work. The museum operates two distinct spaces — the main gallery in the Pyeongchang-dong district (a residential district on the northern slopes of Bugaksan, one of Seoul's more affluent low-density neighborhoods) and a satellite exhibition space in the Insadong area (batch 9 same-day verified). Programming leans toward emerging and mid-career artists rather than the flagship Korean modernists that Kukje Gallery (batch 7 verified) or the Kansong Art Museum specialize in — Total Museum has been particularly significant for early exhibitions of major Korean video artists and installation artists who have since gained international recognition. Rotating exhibitions typically run 6-10 weeks. Modest admission (typically KRW 8,000-12,000). Allow about 90 minutes. Access: 15 minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) by taxi to the Pyeongchang-dong main gallery, or 3-minute walk from Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 6) to the Insadong satellite. Pair with the surrounding Pyeongchang-dong gallery cluster (multiple significant galleries within a 15-minute walking radius) or with Insa-dong district (batch 9 verified) for a Seoul contemporary art afternoon.