Horim Art Center (Horim Museum Sinsa) (호림아트센터(호림박물관 신사분관)) – Homepage www.horimmuseum.org – Tel +82-2-541-3523 Horim Art Center in Sinsa-dong is a branch of Horim Museum, opened in Sillim-dong by the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in June of 2009 with the aim of bringing art closer to people. This museum has exhibition halls on the second through…
The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관) – Homepage www.nl.go.kr – Tel +82-2-590-0500 The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The…
Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관) – Homepage nslib.sen.go.kr – Tel +82-2-754-7338 Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was…
Myeongdong Nanta Theatre (명동난타극장) – Homepage www.nanta.co.kr – Tel +82-2-739-8288 Nanta, Korea’s representative non-verbal performance, opened their fourth exclusive theater in Myeong-dong, the center of shopping. The 386-seat theater is located within the UNESCO Building. It is the largst of the Nanta theaters, and was the first to present foreign actors within the performances. There…
Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리) – Homepage www.kukjegallery.com – Tel +82-2-735-8449 The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery has established itself as a leading venue for international exhibits such as Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Francis, Jim Dine, Frank Stella, Robert Mangold,…
Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당) – Homepage www.hanokmaeul.or.kr – Tel +82-2-2261-0500 Seoul Namsan Gukakdang was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government as a representative traditional art-centered performance hall in 2007. It is comprised of one ground and two basement levels. The performance hall is located on the basement floor with 300 seats, equipped with facilities that…
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…
Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관) – Homepage baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2152-5900 The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut…
Heojun Museum (허준박물관) – Homepage www.heojun.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-3661-8686 The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials. – Address : 87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation…
Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터) – Homepage www.nsac.or.kr – Tel +82-2-758-2150 Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the…