Performing arts

National Theater of Korea

                                                                                                            National Theater of Korea (Photo: National Theater of Korea)

Established in 1950 as the first National Theater in Asia, the National Theater of Korea presents a variety of performing arts ranging from traditional art, ballet to music. auditorium (operas). Famous art performance groups in the world and international performing arts organizations also perform here. The Theater includes the Haeoreum Theater, the main auditorium (temporarily closed for repairs); Daloreum Theater - smaller theater; Byeoloreum Theater, designed for regular performances and Haneul Theater, outdoor stage. The National Theater of Korea is particularly popular with tourists for its location near the Namsan Seoul Tower and Myeong-dong shopping street. Which can go from there to the Theater by bus, only takes about 20 minutes.

Address: 59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 중구 장충단 로 59)

Seoul Arts Center

                                                                                                         Opera House of Seoul Arts Center (Photo: Seoul Arts Center)

Seoul Arts Center has many areas, each with a striking beauty and is suitable for many different types of performing arts held throughout the year. The striking building of the center is the Opera House with a separate architectural design, similar in appearance to traditional Korean hats. The Opera House performs all forms of art, preserving the true essence of performance art. In addition to the Opera House, the Seoul Arts Center is also the headquarters of the concert hall, the water music performance room, the Hangaram art museum, the Hangaram design museum and the Seoul calligraphy art museum. The outside music area is loved by many people and tourists.
Address: 2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 서초구 남부 순환로 2406)

                                                                                                   Sejong Center

                                                                                                            Sejong Center (Image source on & right: Sejong Center)

Sejong Center was built by combining traditional Korean traditional architecture with modern design, which not only creates solemnity but also brings elegance to this project. Sejong Center organizes a variety of art performances with a variety of forms, including traditional Korean art, classical art, and the interference art form. Main Theater - Grand Theater, is a large stage with the biggest organ in Asia. Sejong Center is a popular tourist attraction because it is opposite to Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Address: 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 종로구 세종대 로 175)

Art museums

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

                                                         National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung (Image: Seoul Cultural Exchange Foundation)

With the slogan "Art Museum in Everyday Life", the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul is loved by locals not only for its display, but also for Place to immerse yourself relaxing with art. The most prominent feature of this destination is the constant entrance fee. Different from other art museums that will have different ticket prices depending on the exhibition area, MMCA offers an integrated ticket price that allows guests to enter and leave all the exhibition and display areas. We recommend adding the MMCA to your itinerary as this destination is located at the entrance to Samcheongdong-gil Road, next to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace.

                                                                       National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (Image: Seoul Cultural Exchange Fund)

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung branch is located inside a modern stone building, which was formerly used as the Emperor's living quarters and office buildings. The architectural style of this building is just one of many Western-style buildings located at Deoksugung Palace. The museum currently displays artworks by domestic and foreign artisans in the modern and contemporary style, exhibiting exhibitions alternating from 4 to 5 times per year.

Address
- MMCA, Seoul Branch: 30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 종로구 삼청 로 30)
- MMCA, Deoksugung Branch: 99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 중구 세종대 로 99)

Seoul Museum of Art

                                                                                                                                             Seoul Museum of Art

The main building of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), which used to be the Supreme Court, has been known for its modernity and splendor after the renovation. The Seoul Museum of Art also has a special program - night museum - on the second and last Wednesday of every month. Starting at 19:00, the program premieres artwork combined with music and movies, giving visitors a more unique experience. In addition, the museum also has an outdoor exhibition area, very suitable for leisurely strolls. If you're planning to visit the Deoksugung Palace, consider adding the Seoul Art Museum to your schedule because the locations are adjacent to each other.

In addition to its main branch, SeMA also operates the Buk-Seoul Art Museum and the South-Seoul Art Museum. Buk-Seoul Branch is located inside Deungnamu Residential Park, often visited by museums when visiting the museum. The Nam-Seoul branch is located inside the former Belgian Consulate office. The building exemplifies the classic architectural style of the early 1900s and is a great place to organize modern and contemporary art.

Address
- SeMA: 61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 중구 덕수궁 길 61)
- Buk-SeMA: 1238, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 노원구 동일 로 1238)
- Nam-SeMA: 2076, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 관악구 남부 순환로 2076)

                                                                                        Hangaram Art Museum

                                                                                                          Hangaram Art Museum (photo on right: Seoul Arts Center)

Deep inside the Seoul Arts Center, the Hangaram Art Museum features a variety of visual art works. The museum consists of six galleries and an art stall. Most of the outstanding exhibits are based on modern art, making it easier for new people to access the art world. Visitors to the performing arts shows at the Seoul Arts Center often visit here. The Hangaram Art Museum is an easy place to visit thanks to the museum's galleries designed in an open style.

Location: 2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 서초구 남부 순환로 2406)

                                                          The story of King Sejong & the story of Admiral Yi Sun-shin

                                                                                                         The Story of King Sejong & The Story of Admiral Yi Sun-shin

The basement of the Sejong Center is divided into a gallery of the King Sejong Story and Admiral Yi Sun-shin's Story. Each of the galleries is adorned with photographs, videos, and on-site display areas that give visitors an insight into two prominent figures in Korean history. The story of King Sejong is adorned separately with the movie that tells the story of King Sejong's life and a display board of traditional Korean tools created during his reign. Admiral Yi's gallery, meanwhile, is experienced in 3D and 4D views of the Admiral's battles.

Address: 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 종로구 세종대 로 175)
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