Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

– Tel
+82-2-2230-6600

Chungmu Arts Center is a complex cultural facility with an optimal conditions for watching performances. It has a large theater, a medium theater (black), and a small theater (blue). It also boasts great galleries, studios, and a swimming pool, attracting numerous visitors. In addition, one can enjoy performances of various genres, including classical music, plays, musicals, and concerts. Located close to Dongdaemun, it has good accessibility.

– Address : 387, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
Large theater (1,255 seats), Medium theater (Black) (325 seats), Small theater (Blue) (218 seats)

– Information and Guides
+82-2-2230-6600

– Parking
Available

– Parking Fee
[Performance attendee / Academy / Gallery / Convention Center / Sports Center members]

Discounted coupon available

[General parking]
500 won for 10 min.

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Usage Fee
Varies by performance

– Operating Hours
Varies by performance

– Scale
Site area: 9,170.50㎡ / Buidling – Total floor area: 36,666.84㎡

– Tour Duration
Varies by program

– Industry Information
Performances (operas, musicals, plays, concerts, dances, etc), Exhibitions, etc.

– Reservation for Foreigners
Through the website

– Online reservation

– Phone reservation (+82-2-2230-6601)

– On-Site reservation (First floor of the Chungmu Art Hall: Service Zone)

– Reservations
Through the website

– Online reservation

– Phone reservation (+82-2-2230-6601)

– On-Site reservation (First floor of the Chungmu Art Hall: Service Zone)

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Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)