SEOUL ARTS CENTER

NATIONAL GUGAK CENTER

SNU INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND ARTS

SNU MUSEUM OF ART (MoA)

Seoul Arts Center (SAC)

Seoul Arts Center (SAC) is known as Korea’s most representative multi-cultural art complex. SAC becomes the heart of Korean culture and art, attracting 3 million annual visitors. To develop and promote art and culture, and to expand people’s opportunities for cultural enjoyment in accordance with the establishment purpose, various genres of performances and exhibitions are held non-stop at 7 performance halls, 3 art galleries and museums.

Under its vision, SAC will be a space where everyone can enjoy world-class performances and exhibitions. Its mission is to raise the value of Korea through art, and as an organisation, its focus will be artistry, diversity, transparency and customer satisfaction. With this new spirit, and the guidance of these core values, SAC will do its utmost to honor this pledge.

Map of SAC

SAC VR Tour

National Gugak Center (NGC)

The National Gugak Center (NGC) serves as the headquarters for Korean traditional performing arts. NGC maintains a variety of assets, encompassing the long-standing traditions of royal court music, dance, and folk music. Additionally, NGC oversees contemporary traditional music, which is envisioned as the new tradition of the future. The performing traditions and reinterpretations open up a vast new dimension by broadening the scope of music in the present and the future.

NGC not only bolsters the preservation and transmission of these traditions but also elevates these treasures to entirely new levels. Moreover, NGC provides diverse educational programs to promote Korean traditional music at home and abroad. The National Gugak Center is always striving to reintegrate traditional arts into daily life and to further promote them to the global community.

Map of NGC

NGC VR Tour

SNU Institute for Culture and Arts (ICA)

Since its establishment in 1946, Seoul National University has stood as the cradle of liberal education and a paramount institution of higher learning in Korea. The university has solidified its position as the premier academic institution in the country, driving innovative advancements both in education and research.

In 2022, SNU introduced the Institute for Cultural Arts (ICA), heralding a new era of cultural vibrancy on campus. This multifaceted institution aims to cultivate a post-cultural ecosystem by connecting creators, content, and cultural spaces. The Power Plant, once a utilitarian structure providing campus heating and electricity for four decades, has undergone a remarkable transformation and now serves as a dynamic venue hosting various events, including exhibitions, performances, and international forums.

SNU Museum of Art (MoA)

Seoul National University Museum of Art has always made efforts to present new and original art that reflects the times. Opening with the exhibition Invitation to Korean Art in 2006, Seoul National University Museum of Art has provided the public with exhibitions, events and education programs, while responding perceptively to changes of the times, such as trends in contemporary art, social issues and the roles of an art museum.