The Leeum museum belongs to the family who owns and runs Samsung and is a space to showcase its impressive private collection of both ancient Korean relics as well as modern art from Korean and international artists. The collection is sizable with a number of important pieces and some say the collection here is even better than the National Museum of Korea. True or not, the Leeum Museum is undoubtedly one of the best museums in Korea.In addition to its pieces, the museum is known for its architecture and design. The museum's three main buildings were designed by renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas (respectively) and gives the museum a distinct and unique appearance. The museum's rotunda is also an impressive sight as are the two colossal spider statues outside the museum ("Maman" by Louise Bourgeois).