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A Day at Leeum and Hannam to Suit Your Interests

See an exhibition at Leeum, then eat in Hannam-dong or Itaewon. If sloping streets are difficult, keep the neighborhood walk short and spend more time at the museum and resting.

Internal approach to the museum with Leeum signage and wood-and-glass exterior walls
Internal approach to the museum with Leeum signage and wood-and-glass exterior walls · 서울경관기록화 사업(제4차 2009/2010), 서울특별시 / 서울연구원 · CC BY 4.0 · Internal approach to the museum with Leeum signage and wood-and-glass exterior walls

Visit in This Order

  • Leeum Museum of Art — Book the exhibition first if you have a preferred visit time.
  • Hannam and Itaewon — Account for the slopes on the approach to Leeum, reduce shop visits and take breaks.

How Much Walking Is Involved in Each Section?

The times and distances below are map-route records checked in the source. Allow separate time for visits, queues and meals. Actual walking distance changes if your starting or finishing point changes.

  • Leeum Museum of Art → Itaewon Station: 18 minutes · 1,100 m · Map-route record (checked 2026-10-17), using an avoid-stairs route. The ordinary route is 14 minutes and 919 m and includes stairs and underground sections.

Opening Hours and Bookings

Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00; last ticket sales at 17:30. Closed on Mondays, January 1, Seollal and Chuseok.

Individuals can book up to four tickets per person from 14 days before the visit. On-site tickets are also available, but waits may occur when busy, so booking is recommended. Groups of 10 or more require advance online booking.

This is a suggested allocation of 3–5 hours for an exhibition, a meal and neighborhood breaks. Actual time varies with your visiting pace and queues.

You Can Adjust the Plan to Your Time and Interests

  • Leeum Museum of Art → Hannam and Itaewon

Things to Know Before Setting Out

  • This is not presented as a level walking itinerary.
  • This is a day itinerary combining exhibitions, dining and time to relax in the neighborhood.

Official information and sources

Check official information for bookings, operating hours and event schedules on your visit date.