Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset (서울국가무형문화재전수회관)

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 'National 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.

Introduction Information

Scale: 2485.9616 m²
Duration: 1 Hour
Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00
* Varies by performance
Fee: Free
Holiday: Sundays, New Year's Day
Parking: Available
Parkingfee: Free
Inquiry/Information: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-566-6300

Industry Information: * Hand down traditional culture
* Training programs for students of the arts and the general public

Collections Status: Approx. 100 crafts

General Overview: [Folk Theater Pungryu]
- 147 seats (100 additional seats available)
- Inquiries: +82-2-3011-1727

[Traditional Craft Hall]
- Exhibition Hall (2F) 300㎡, Exhibition Hall (3F) 265㎡
- Inquiries: +82-2-3011-2163