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Seoul Arts Center

예술의전당

+82-2-580-1300
www.sac.or.kr

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Overview

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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.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-580-1300,
+82-2-580-1303, +82-2-580-1352~3
Parking: [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
Admission: Varies by program
Hours: Varies by program

Updated 2016.04.14

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

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5.
Take the shuttle bus or Bus 4429 to Seoul Arts Center.

Seocho Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 3.
Take Bus 11 to Seoul Arts Center.

Yangjae Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.
Take Bus 17 to Seoul Arts Center.

For detailed information, click here.

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 3 Nambu Bus Terminal (Seoul Arts Center) (남부터미널(예술의전당)) - 804.5m
Subway Line 2 Bangbae (방배) - 1263m
Subway Line 2 Seocho (서초) - 1490.8m
Subway Line 2 Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education (Court & Public Prosecutor's Office) (교대(법원․검찰청)) - 1640.9m
Subway Line 3 Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education (Court & Public Prosecutor's Office) (교대(법원․검찰청)) - 1640.9m
Subway Line 7 Naebang (내방) - 1867.2m

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