Museum SAN

Beautiful museum that's worth the trip from Seoul. If you enjoy architecture and design you will be in happy place. Surrounded by a golf course and beautiful mountain landscapes, the museum blends in with the area taking advantage of the surroundings instead of trying to stand out. You don't need to book ahead but on busy weekends I would recommend it. There is a wonderful cafe that you can sit outside and take in the gorgeous valley below while sipping on a coffee. We timed it just as the leaves were starting to change with the fall colours. I think everyone will take away something a little different from their experience at Museum SAN, the architecture, the scenery, the art or just the peacefulness of the exhibits. Definitely wear comfortable shoes as there is lots of walking involved. It is a bit of a journey from Seoul so make the day of it instead of rushing.

If given unlimited KRW and space, what experience would Japanese Architects come up with ? Tado Ando utilize the landscape well and created immersive experience guiding visitors through the space every step of the way. The Antony Gormley hall has intriguing acoustics, while James Turrell's hipnotic work is mind bending. Unfortunately the location is hard to navigate If you try to take the wonju tour bus (they don't stop at Manjong station anymore but the website still says it does) for foreigners. The museum offers 20% off the ticket if you come by the tour bus which is a nice touch given the jawing expensive, but not overpriced price tag. Still, compare to everything I've seen in Seoul, this is by far the best museum in Korea.

it was really crowded on chuseok, the queue was too long. so i came back another day to go in. it is a nice compound with modern artworks from different artists. nice to go on a date. there is parking nearby

My visit was part of a wellness conference. It is beautiful and breathtaking. A must see if you're in Wonju. Do not miss this.

What an amazing museum and experience. It’s a lovely place designed by an amazing architect, and the artwork is also special. I took part in a tour which I highly recommend doing in order to get an in depth explanation of the design.

"Museum Mountain, the art gallery I've been meaning to visit for a year. When my lovely and adorable girlfriend suggested going, I felt so happy. We set off after enjoying some buckwheat noodles, arriving at Museum Mountain just as the rain began. I thought the museum nestled in the mountains would be even more charming in the rain, and it truly was – bustling with people yet still retaining its allure. It was simply beautiful, like a museum within mist within a highway within mist. The sound of rain mixed with the garden's water, making it feel like sheer luck brought us here. And let me tell you, the soft serve ice cream at the entrance is a must-try, even if it costs 7,000 won. You might think it's pricey, but trust me, the rich milk flavor and nutty cookie taste are worth every penny. It's unlike any ice cream I've ever had before!" -BOFF

Tucked away above an over priced golf course is an expensive museum with 3 incredibly maintained gardens and the best cafe experience I've had in ages. The tickets are 28 for the full exhibition and 15 for just the permanent exhibition. The special exhibition closes at 5, so we could only enjoy the permanent one but it's worth 15$ for the experience. The mountain view is spectacular. It feels so removed from the daily grind of the city. It's a great getaway. Surprisingly more families with little kids than expected. They have some interactive programs for kids if you go early, and some programs like concerts if you look at there schedule in advance. Highly recommend it. Only an hour or so from southern Seoul.

Have you ever heard the name, Ando Tadao? He is one of the greatest architects in the world. Yes, Museum SAN was designed by the master. Interesting right? It is a must see. This will be so epic experience to you. Trust me. Even though I am not familiar with the arts, I could fully acknowledge the value of Museum SAN. For your information, according to their website, the parking area can contain 196 cars.