National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁) - Area information - Korea travel information

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁)

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁)

9.2Km    2023-06-23

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2022-0600

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] was originally built as an annex to the National Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum specializes in seeking out and researching modern art, exhibiting and preserving it, supporting and developing educational programs, and furthering publications and international exchanges. Located within Deoksugung Palace, the center maintains a unique traditional atmosphere. The museum planned and showcased a total of 38 unique exhibitions from 1998 to 2005. Besides the exhibitions, the center has various performances such as music and mime, as well as lectures or seminars on artists' works.

Re-Heater(리히터)

9.2Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 중구 세종대로19길 16 (정동)

Bukchon-ri Dullegol (북촌리둘레골)

Bukchon-ri Dullegol (북촌리둘레골)

9.2Km    2021-03-19

44 Insadong 14-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-747-9700

A restaurant with Korean traditional house-themed interior design. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. This is a Korean cuisine located in Insa-dong, Seoul.

K-Illustration Fair Magok (K-일러스트레이션페어 마곡)

K-Illustration Fair Magok (K-일러스트레이션페어 마곡)

9.2Km    2025-07-11

143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Illustration Fair will be held both online and offline, showing illustration in a multitude of media types, from film to music and fashion. Visitors can learn about the current trends in illustration business, as well as meet famous illustrators and their works.

Asin [Tax Refund Shop] (아신)

9.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 50-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각))

Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각))

9.2Km    2025-06-30

102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures.

Dakgopsae (닭곱새)

Dakgopsae (닭곱새)

9.2Km    2021-03-19

7, Jong-ro 5gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6226-8220

This Korean cuisine is located near Jonggak Station, Seoul. The representative menu is chicken, beef small intestine and shrimp hot pot. A restaurant where chicken, intestine, and shrimp are fried and served with spicy sauce.

Insa-dong PR Center (인사동홍보관)

Insa-dong PR Center (인사동홍보관)

9.2Km    2017-07-26

19 Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-82-737-7890~1

Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing accessible education for both domestic and international visitors to understand Korean traditions and history. It was built in what was once the private residence for Prince Uichin (1877-1955), one of the sons of Emperor Gojong (1852-1919).

Insa-dong PR Center also introduces the traditions and culture of Insa-dong, and provides tour pamphlets and tourist assistance in multiple languages (English, Japanese and Chinese). Visitors can try on hanbok (traditional costumes) and enjoy Wi-Fi within the facility.

Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

9.2Km    2024-04-19

136, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Seokgalbi (광화문석갈비)

Gwanghwamun Seokgalbi (광화문석갈비)

9.2Km    2021-05-25

136, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-6288

It is a restaurant frequently used as a place for group dinners by office workers. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled ribs on a hot plate. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.