Introduction: In 2013, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea opened a new branch in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu at the former site of the Defense Security Command. The announcement for the construction of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary
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Information: Information Introduction In 2013, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea opened a new branch in Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu at the former site of the Defense Security Command The announcement for the construction of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) came out in 2009, and the architecture for the museum was selected through idea proposals and an architectural design competition in 2010 What makes the Seoul branch different from the others is that it introduced Korea’s traditional architectural concept of ‘madang’, which is a spacious courtyard where people can come in and gather together to socialize MMCA Seoul's building is also designed to harmonize with the surrounding nature around the city Equipped with facilities including a reference center, a project gallery theater and a multipurpose hall, MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public The site is where Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved Most of the old buildings are gone but a few still remains to remind people of its significant role MMCA Seoul was inaugurated on November 12, 2013 Founding Organization Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Managing Organization National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea Structure Size Exhibition area: 8,789㎡ Exhibition Hall Information Exhibition Hall, Office, Storage, Membership Lounge, Cafe, etc Restrooms Available Admission / Participation Fees Single Admission: 4,000 won ※ Scheduled Exhibit : Prices may vary according to exhibit ※ Evening hours: 18:00-21:00 Scheduled Exhibit: Free admission ※ Discount (Group or Affiliate Credit Cards) Groups: For groups of 10 or more - 20% (Limited to groups with reservations made 5 days in advance) ※ Free Admission (Regular or Affiliate Credit Cards) - Less than 24 years or 65 years and above - Undergraduate/Graduate Student - National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Membership Holders - Museum, Art Museum Curator (MMCA members) - Teacher in charge of students - Guardians or people with disabilties - War veteran (spouse included) - Low-income families or people on welfare (documentation required ) ※ Free admission for scheduled exhibits: Culture Day - last Wednesday of every month ※ Admission fares may vary according to exhibits Parking Facilities Available Parking Fee MMCA Seoul parking lot, B2, B3 - First hour: 2,000 won (500 won for each additional 15 minutes) - One-day parking: 15,000 won (Tue-Sun: 08:00~23:00 / Mon: 09:00~18:00) - Discounts offered to visitors and members of the museum and people with disability Homepage moca go kr (Korean, English)
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] Reviews: jianK: Fabulous and amazing!!!;Fun! tianO: Excellent One day in Korea;Korean folk WUZ: Caribbean Bay day out;Fun when it's not too busy! dH: Shooting Drama Set;Couple dH: Very beautiful;Romantic place jianK: Peaceful;Awesome KTL: World Known Media Artist;Excellent place to see work of Nam... SounLT: A Museum in the nature;Did not go in - gardens were so lo... tianO: If you love cars and it's history...;Decent Collection KTL: Best Cafe Street |