Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)
Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA): This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 94); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 3; weekday average 52, weekend average 82; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) coexists with its local community. Located in Nowon-gu, an area name that is derived from the “Reed Hill” nearby, the museum is an open structure with its entrance connected to a park. In addition to outdoor sculpture exhibitions, it offers maze-like galleries, an art library, a cafe, and a multipurpose hall. These spaces host a variety of programs for families, which make up the majority of visitors to this museum.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 1238, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- Tuesday-Friday 10:00-20:00
Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 (Summer) / 10:00-18:00 (Winter)
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing - Closed
- Mondays, January 1
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 228 spaces
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- +82-2-2124-5201
- Popularity
- Popular
Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA): least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2858 | 2957 | 3067 | 3194 | |||
| 11/172 | 2Closed | 336 | 448 | 538 | 661 | 784 |
| 873 | 9Closed | 1040 | 1147 | 1240 | 1355 | 1493 |
| 1574 | 16Closed | 1743 | 1854 | 1944 | 2074 | 2189 |
| 2276 | 23Closed | 2460 | 2557 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 72 · Sun, Nov 8 73 · Sun, Nov 15 74 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 36 · Thu, Nov 5 38 · Tue, Nov 10 40 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 94 · Sat, Nov 14 93 · Sat, Nov 21 89 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 52 · weekends 82 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 45 · Wed 53 · Thu 45 · Fri 64 · Sat 90 · Sun 74 (bold = quietest day) |
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FAQ
- Is there parking at Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA)?
- Tuesday-Friday 10:00-20:00 Weekends & public holidays 10:00-19:00 (Summer) / 10:00-18:00 (Winter) * Last admission is 1 hour before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 45) and Saturday the busiest (average 90). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 3.
- What time should I visit Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (10:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 94; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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