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Seoul Museum of History vs Leeum Art Museum
Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Leeum Samsung Museum of Art ranks slightly better than Seoul Museum of History. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art is ranked #6 in Seoul with positive reviews from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Seoul Museum of History
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2-1, Sinmunno2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's
"The Seoul Museum of History traces the growth of the nation from the stone-age to modern times."
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Frommer's
"Houses a permanent collection, rotating special shows, and a gallery dedicated to relics donated by the city's residents."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"To gain an appreciation of just how much Seoul has changed in the last century visit this fascinating museum."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Seoul Museum of History proposes to visitors a journey back through the history of the city."
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Time Out
"Permanent and special exhibits alike, everything is free at the museum, including the exhibition on architect Park Hak-jae, currently on display."
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Leeum Art Museum
Travel + Leisure
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747-18, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-890, South Korea
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Travel + Leisure
"The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas."
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Afar Magazine
"A great way to spend an afternoon in Seoul: a good book and the genius of sculptor Louise Bourgeois at the Leeum Museum."
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Afar Magazine
"The three main buildings — each designed by star architects Rem KoolHaas, Mario Botta and Jean Nouvel — invite visitors to explore the spacial relationship between architecture and art objects. "
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Afar Magazine
"Opened in 2004, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art seeks to bridge the past, present, and future of art."
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