Daelim Museum (대림미술관)
2022-07-29
21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-0667
The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media.
The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002.
On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm.
Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.
Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)
2022-10-20
93 , Jingwan 1-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-4371
The Savina Museum provides visitors with fresh and exciting pieces that reflect the diverse and dynamic aspects of Korean modern art. Museum organizers actively focus on developing the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and art collections, continually working to transform the museum into a living, breathing center of arts. The museum not only supports the development of artists from a more traditional list of fields like painting, sculpture, photography and media arts, but also introduces exhibits highlighting new trends in the art world.
Namdo National Gugak Center (국립남도국악원)
2020-05-20
3818, Jindo-daero, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-540-4031
The National Center for Korean Namdo Performing Arts is located at the skirt of Yeogwisan Mountain in Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do. In addition to its gorgeous mountain and coastal views, the center is well known for its critical role in preserving the traditional Korean music and art of the southern regions of Korea through traditional music performances, cultural experiences and traditional music study programs.
Theatre Changdeokgung (창덕궁 소극장)
2021-12-07
88-1, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-7278
Theatre Changdeokgung is located across from Changdeokgung Palace in the Gugak-ro Special Cultural Zone of Seoul. To recreate the traditional Korean entertainment setting and offer a better view of the stage, the theater is designed with floor seatings facing a platform stage. The theater offers a wide array of performances including samulnori (traditional Korean percussion quartet), traditional Korean music, and madanggeuk (a play infused with traditional music and performances). First time visitors often find the creative and cozy experience create a lasting memory of Korean culture and arts. Also nearby the theater are a number of tourist attractions including Changdeokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong.
Yeongam Pottery Museum (영암도기박물관)
2025-01-09
5, Seohojeong-gil, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-470-6851
Yeongam Pottery Museum is dedicated to promoting the history of pottery in Korea, starting from the oldest known pottery coming from Gurim Village. Visitors can learn about the history of this art form through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on experiences. Locally produced pottery is also available for sale. Nearby attractions include the Wangin Historic Site and Ha Jung-woong Museum of Art.
HanGwa Culture Museum Hangaone (한과문화박물관 한가원)
2021-07-22
26-9, Sanjeonghosu-ro 322beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-533-8121
The Hangwa Culture Museum is the first museum in Korea to have a theme centered on traditional Korean sweets. Its first floor exhibits the history of hangwa, tools used to make it, and the various types (Yakgwa, Yugwa, Yumilgwa, Jeongwa, Dasik, and Gangjeong), while the second floor offers seasonal hangwa, hangwa with tea, hangwa areas in Pocheon, information from hangwa experts, and tourism information on Pocheon. The education center runs colorful hands-on programs offering visitors an opportunity to make hangwa and also learn about traditional tea culture.
Cheongsong Folk Museum (청송민속박물관)
2022-08-05
222, Juwangsan-ro, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-874-9321
Cheongsong Folk Museum was opened in 1999 to promote the history, culture, and customs of the region. The three-story museum offers indoor & outdoor exhibition halls.
The indoor exhibition halls showcase educational materials related to farming and the customs of Cheongsong. Exhibitions - such as the Traditional Guest Room, Weaving Room, Items of Everyday Use, and Cheongsong Porcelain - offer glimpses of how people lived in the past. The outdoor exhibition space reproduces a traditional tavern, waterwheel, millstone operated by a horse or ox, monument to ward off misfortunes and protect prosperity, and natural stones used for worship, with which visitors can experience farm life in the past.
Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)
2021-08-26
138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+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 times, and a theater capable of various experiments.
Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.
Baekje History & Culture Museum (백제역사문화관)
2021-03-03
455, Baekjemun-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-408-7290
Located in Baekje Cultural Land, Baekje History & Culture Museum shows the history and culture of the Baekje period. Instead of exhibiting actual artifacts, the museum uses visual aids such as graphics, media, and miniatures to depict important cultural heritages and relics.
Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do (한국소리문화의전당)
2024-04-06
31, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-270-8000
The city of Jeonju prides itself on its rich local culture and history of tradition. Residents are passionate about their heritage, especially when it comes to the arts. The Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do exemplifies and celebrates these community values by regularly offering a full program of visual arts shows. An excellent venue for leisure activities, events, and gatherings, the building itself boasts a stunning architectural style that underscores the institution’s desire to increase art appreciation worldwide.
* Foundation: September 21, 2001
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