Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)




Address



2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 서초구 남부순환로 2406 (서초동)




Inquiries




• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)




Operating Hours



Varies by program









Introduction

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, the Concert Hall, the Art Gallery, the Art Morgue, the Calligraphy Hall and the Performance Theater which is exclusively for plays. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions at this one site.


One of the prominent aspects of the Seoul Arts Center is that it was built to the quality of the world's ten best art centers. The Opera House that stands in the middle of the complex, represents the Gat - a traditional Korean hat made of bamboo. You will notice that the roof of the building is the shape of the Gat. Since it is the only place in the world that has a well-preserved collection of written Chinese Characters, the Calligraphy Hall is a nice place for foreigners to visit. You can watch movies and videos at the Art Morgue.


The plot of this complex is approximately 276,800 square yards. Even if you do not enter the buildings of the complex, you will be surprised at the facilities. The outdoor space is fit for the citizens of Seoul and tourists to rest and relax. Behind the complex you will see the mountains. Follow the trail up the mountains and you will reach Daesungsa Temple, a Buddhist temple in the mountains.


The Seoul Arts Center is famous for its free, relaxing outdoor space. At the 'Jangteo' (meaning 'market') there are many events and shows. There is an outdoor theater, which has a half-moon shaped stage along with a square where many performances are held. You can also rest by Umyeonji, the Korean-style pond. You can find further information about the Seoul Art Center, the programs and events held there, on its online English homepage.

Main Facilities

Opera House, Towol Theater, Jayu Theater, Concert Hall, IBK Chamber Hall, Recital Hall, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Hangaram Design Museum

Subsidiary Facilities

Cafe, restaurants, record shop, art shop, flower shop, jewelry shop, nursing room, etc.

Exhibition Hall Information
Hangaram Art
Museum


March-October: 11:00-20:00


November-February: 11:00-19:00


Closed on the last Monday of each month


Hangaram Design Museum

March-October: 11:00-20:00

November-February: 11:00-19:00

Closed on the last Monday of each month


Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum

March-October: 11:00-20:00

November-February: 11:00-19:00
Closed on the last Monday of each month


Vitamin Station
Service Plaze: 09:00-20:00

V-Gallery
March-October: 11:00-20:00

November-February: 11:00-19:00
Closed on the last Monday of each month

Facilities for the Handicapped

Reserved seats, wheelchair rental services, parking spaces, elevator

Admission / Participation Fees

Varies by program

Pets

Not permitted

Baby Stroller Rentals

Available (ID required)

Parking Facilities

[Music Hall Parking Lot]

Concert Hall, IBK Chamber Hall, Recital Hall, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Hangaran Art Design Art Museum, Music Fountain, square



[Special Parking Lot (automatic pay station, advanced fare payment system)]

Concert Hall, IBK Chamber Hall, Recital Hall, Opera Theater, CJ Towol Theater, Jayu Theater, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Hangaram Museum, Hangaram Design Museum, Water Fountain, square



[Opera House Parking Lot]

Opera Theater, CJ Towol Theater, Jayu Theater, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Hangaram Museum, Hangaram Art Design Museum

Parking Fee

Free for
the first 30 minutes
1,000 won for each additional 15 minutes

* Patrons
for performance: 4,000 won for 5 hours
* Patrons for exhibition: 3,000 won
for 3 hours

Reservations

* Online reservation: www.sacticket.co.kr (Korean, English)

* Mobile reservation: m.sacticket.co.kr (Korean only)

* Phone reservation

[Customer service] +82-2-580-1300

- +82-2-580-1234 (ARS) / +82-2-580-1588 (SMS)

[Membership hotline]

- Gold member: +82-2-580-1700

- Blue member: +82-2-580-1400

Homepage
www.sac.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)


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