National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)
National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)
– Homepage
www.gugak.go.kr
– Tel
+82-2-580-3130
The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.
– Address : 2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-580-3130
– Parking
Available
– Parking Fee
Free
– Day Off
Mondays, New Year’s Day
– Usage Fee
Free
– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00
– Program Information
[Exhibition hall]
Playing folk games, learning traditional muscial instruments, etc.
[Outdoor experience area]
Traditional games, traditional musical instruments, etc.
* Programs listed above are free
– Industry Information
The National Gugak Museum opened in 1995 and has exhibitions and specials for learning about traditional Korean music.
– Collections Status
Exhibitions: 250 pieces / Collections: 6,000 pieces
– Reservations
Phone-reservation
– Foreign Language Intepretation Services
* Explanation Robot: Permanent Exhibition Hall (gugak relics)
– Available in English, Japanese, Chinese
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Saturday Gugak Concert(토요명품)
⊙ Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)
– Homepage
www.sac.or.kr
The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.
The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.
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– Homepage
www.sac.or.kr
– Tel
+82-2-580-1300
Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.
The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.
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– Tel
+82-2-525-2282
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