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Seoul Arts Center, Seoul

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Art Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
The central hub for arts in Seoul, Seoul Arts Center provides the city with an expansive collection of contemporary art and design. Lying adjacent to the opera house and calligraphy museum, the museum sprawls across three storeys, featuring six galleries of ever-changing exhibits. Select one of many current shows and make your way around artworks scattered across numerous rooms and large-scale halls. When you need a break, the outdoor Art Square provides a peaceful spot in which to sit and study surrounding sculptures. Two onsite cafeterias offer light refreshment to recharge. Plan to visit Seoul Arts Center and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Seoul attractions using our Seoul online trip planner.
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  • By 206dannyd
    Tried to book a ticket but apparently they don’t like non resident foreigners. To book you need to become member and membership is only allowed for Koreans and resident foreigners. This is actually.....  more »
  • By HiSophie4
    Came here for a free concert. Inside the hall was big and nice. The exterior is nice too, beautiful architecture. Outside, nice place to roam around with nature and have a nice meal on the bench. You....  more »
  • By 575richardm575
    It Was open, free of charged, 2 floor of contrmporary art, big building, not that fan of su hijo art  more »
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  • By Sang-Min CHOI
    The greatest Classic Concert-hall place in the Seoul and The South Korea. Come in and Have a great time.
  • By Donghun Chung
    What a lovely place! Can enjoy art, music, and food indeed! Korean metropolitan opera house!
  • By Nyasha Nigel Kapswarah
    Great setup! Lion King show was amazing. Could not have watched it at a better venue. Bravo!!!
  • By Remi Langevin
    Nice exhibition center, often changes exhibitions, and not too far from the metro.
  • By Alex Almanza
    Saw the Lion King here, recommend the 3rd level at the price point and getting/bringing binoculars if you are watching a play.
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