Planning to visit a museum (λ°λ¬Όκ΄) or art gallery (λ―Έμ κ΄) in Korea? Whether you’re admiring ancient relics, attending a modern exhibition, or navigating through Seoulβs cultural gems like the National Museum of Korea or the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, knowing essential Korean vocabulary will greatly enhance your experience.
In this guide, youβll learn:
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100+ must-know words and expressions related to museums and galleries
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Hangul, Romanization, and English meaning for each entry
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Essential phrases for getting around, asking questions, and appreciating art
ποΈ Basic Museum & Gallery Vocabulary in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ°λ¬Όκ΄ | bang-mul-gwan | Museum |
| λ―Έμ κ΄ | mi-sul-gwan | Art gallery |
| μ μν | jeon-si-hoe | Exhibition |
| μ μμ€ | jeon-si-sil | Exhibition hall |
| μ μ₯κΆ | ip-jang-kkwon | Admission ticket |
| μ μ₯λ£ | ip-jang-ryo | Entrance fee |
| κ΄λκ° | gwan-ram-gaek | Visitor |
| μλ΄μ | an-nae-so | Information desk |
| μλ΄μ | an-nae-won | Guide / staff |
| μ€λμ€ κ°μ΄λ | o-di-o ga-i-deu | Audio guide |
| κ°μ΄λ ν¬μ΄ | ga-i-deu tu-eo | Guided tour |
ποΈ Art & Exhibition Terms
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μμ | ye-sul | Art |
| λ―Έμ | mi-sul | Fine art |
| μμ κ° | ye-sul-ga | Artist |
| νκ° | hwa-ga | Painter |
| μν | jak-pum | Artwork |
| κ·Έλ¦Ό | geu-rim | Painting |
| μ‘°κ° | jo-gak | Sculpture |
| μ€μΉλ―Έμ | seol-chi-mi-sul | Installation art |
| μ¬μ§ | sa-jin | Photography |
| νν | pan-hwa | Printmaking |
| νλλ―Έμ | hyeon-dae-mi-sul | Contemporary art |
| μ ν΅λ―Έμ | jeon-tong-mi-sul | Traditional art |
πΊ Museum Collections & History
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ λ¬Ό | yu-mul | Relic |
| μ μ | yu-jeok | Historical site |
| κ³ λ | go-dae | Ancient |
| λ¬Ένμ¬ | mun-hwa-jae | Cultural asset |
| μμ¬ | yeok-sa | History |
| μ ν΅ | jeon-tong | Tradition |
| κ³ κ³ ν | go-go-hak | Archaeology |
| λ―Όμ | min-sok | Folklore |
| κ΅λ¦½λ°λ¬Όκ΄ | guk-rip-bang-mul-gwan | National museum |
| μ¬λ¦½λ°λ¬Όκ΄ | sa-rip-bang-mul-gwan | Private museum |
ποΈ Visiting & Getting Around
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΈμ μ΄μ΄μ? | eon-je yeol-eo-yo? | What time does it open? |
| λͺ μκΉμ§ ν΄μ? | myeot si-kka-ji hae-yo? | Until what time is it open? |
| μ¬μ§ μ°μ΄λ λΌμ? | sa-jin jjik-eo-do dwae-yo? | Can I take pictures? |
| μ΄ μνμ λꡬ κ±°μμ? | i jak-pum-eun nu-gu geo-ye-yo? | Whose work is this? |
| μ€λͺ μ’ ν΄ μ£ΌμΈμ. | seol-myeong jom hae ju-se-yo | Please explain it to me. |
| μ΄λλΆν° μμν΄μ? | eo-di-bu-teo si-jak-hae-yo? | Where should I start? |
| μ μκ΄μ μ΄λμμ? | jeon-si-gwan-eun eo-di-ye-yo? | Where is the exhibit hall? |
| μ¬μ§ 촬μ κΈμ§μμ. | sa-jin chwal-yeong geum-ji-ye-yo | Photography is not allowed. |
| μ μ₯λ£λ μΌλ§μμ? | ip-jang-ryo-neun eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is the admission? |
| νλ μ΄λμ μ¬μ? | pyo-neun eo-di-seo sa-yo? | Where do I buy tickets? |
πΌοΈ Gallery Appreciation Phrases
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ λ§ μλ¦λ€μμ. | jeong-mal a-reum-da-wo-yo | Itβs really beautiful. |
| κ°λμ μ΄μμ. | gam-dong-jeok-i-e-yo | Itβs touching. |
| μ΄ μν λ§μμ λ€μ΄μ. | i jak-pum ma-eum-e deu-reo-yo | I like this piece. |
| μκ°μ΄ μ’μμ. | saek-gam-i jo-a-yo | The colors are nice. |
| λΆμκΈ°κ° λ νΉν΄μ. | bun-wi-gi-ga dok-teuk-hae-yo | It has a unique atmosphere. |
| μ€λͺ μ΄ μμΈν΄μ. | seol-myeong-i ja-se-hae-yo | The explanation is detailed. |
| νλλ―Έμ μ μ΄λ €μμ. | hyeon-dae-mi-sul-eun eo-ryeo-wo-yo | Modern art is difficult. |
| μμ μ μ λ§ ν₯λ―Έλ‘μμ. | ye-sul-eun jeong-mal heung-mi-ro-wo-yo | Art is truly interesting. |
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