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…
Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관) – Homepage nanta.i-pmc.co.kr – Tel +82-2-739-8288 Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily. – Address : 29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)…
Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원) – Homepage www.mokinmuseum.com – Tel +82-2-722-5066 Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won relocated in 2019 from Insa-dong to Buam-dong. Six exhibition halls offer visitors a look at wooden figures from around the world. Mokin refers to traditional wooden sculptures carved in shapes of human figures or various…
Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관) – Homepage www.museum.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2077-9000 The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. The permanent exhibition hall displays replicas of historical items so children can learn…
Tteok Museum (떡박물관) – Homepage www.tkmuseum.or.kr – Tel +82-2-741-5447 The Tteok Museum displays over 2,000 Korean kitchen utensils and tteok (rice cake) related items, arranged by various themes. The displayed utensils are handmade household necessities that are ingenuous, yet reveal the lifestyle of the working class. The elderly may relive fond childhood memories and the…
Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터) – Homepage www.doosanartcenter.com – Tel +82-2-708-5001 Doosan Art Center, which opened on October 1, 2007, is structured around three different spaces: The Yonkang Hall, exclusively designed for musical performances, Space 111, a “space for art incubation,” and the Doosan Gallery, built for installations. The Yongang Hall, a theater with 620-person seating…
Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관) – Homepage museum.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2286-3410 Cheonggyecheon Museum officially opened in October 2005. The museum’s long, glass exterior represents the flowing waters of Cheonggyecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Seoul. The museum has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, educational hall, and an auditorium. The museum contains visual representations…
Yearimdang Art Hall (예림당아트홀) – Homepage www.amculture.co.kr – Tel +82-2-6413-3689 Yearimdang Art Hall is a children’s theater that opened in March 2011. A joint project of Yearimdang publishing company and PMC Production, the art hall is a mid-sized theater with 439 seats divided into two floors. The first floor consists of VIP sets and S-class…