National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung

Cute and interesting museum with the history of the embroidery tradition from ancient times till nowadays. The museum is small, but very well organized. The art pieces are so unique that they look like good painting from a distance, however as you approach the art pieces you can recognize the single stitches that are made so precisely and accurately that there is no limit for admiration. The entrance is free. You can take pictures, videos are not allowed. I would recommend to visit during the week, on weekends can be overcrowded. After the museum you can sit in the stairs and enjoy a beautiful view on the magnificent architecture of the ancient temples and of the modern skyscrapers.

Some fantastic works of art are on display here. It cost 4000 won for adult entry. There are 2 floors and 4 rooms to browse.

Modern and contemporary embroidery exhibitions are fantastic. When I visited during the day on a weekday, I felt like I was back in Korea.

Absolutely beautiful exhibition when I was here - beautiful grounds lovely building perfect morning out

Over all a very good experience to get to know about the connection between the modern and the old culture of korea. Entry fee for adults are 3000 won for the museum and another 10000 won for the palace. It's worth spending time there. It was not so crowded because of the winter climate

Amazing exposition of Korean History of embroidery - very unique and beautiful

I really enjoyed the musuem. There was a lot of things I saw and the museum was well structured to show both the Korean culture's traditional and modern side. Overall, the price was great. The museum is in the Deoksu Palace / 덕수궁 grounds which was just 1,000 KRW. Though the musuem was small it was made up with the palace grounds. During the COVID times you have to make an reservation to the museum but if they have space they can squeeze you in to see the museums. If you are in Korea and happen to make a trip to that palace, it is worth seeing the museum! Some pictures (there was an exhibit going on, so it could be different when you go) of the museum and the grounds!

MMCA branch located inside Deoksugung palace so you're in for a treat for strolling palace grounds before or after your museum visit. I went to the Moon Shin retrospective which was an extensive and fantastic showcase of his wide-ranging work from paintings to sculptures.