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Seoul Center for Important Intangible Cultural Asset 서울중요무형문화재전수회관

  • +82-2-566-6300,<br>+82-2-3011-2175
  • chf.or.kr
406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul


Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public.

The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level.

There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'Important Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs.

Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room.
 

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-566-6300,
+82-2-3011-2175

・Closed : Every Sunday, New Year's Day

・Admission Fees : Free

・Operating Hours : 09:00 to 18:00 ( until 20:00 on Fri )

・Structure Size : 2485.9616m²

・Duration : O

Industry Information

* hand down traditional culture
* training programs for students of the arts and the general public

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Access

Go to Seolleung Station ( Subway line # 2 ) >> Use exit of # 7 or 8 and walk straight for 700 m toward Hotel Ramada (7-8min)

406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 9 Seonjeongneung (선정릉)- 115.9m
  • Subway Line B Seonjeongneung (선정릉)- 115.9m

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