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

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

622.0M    59024     2023-06-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-9500

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.

After Work 33 (에프터워크33)

623.2M    165     2021-03-19

21, Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4403-0033

Well-known for its charming garden and stylish interior design. The best menu at this restaurant is risotto. This is a Western cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul.

Osulloc - National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오설록 현대미술관)

623.4M    1     2024-04-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Jongno YBM Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로YBM)

626.9M    0     2024-04-19

104, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Salon Sulla (살롱순라)

627.9M    63     2021-03-30

75, Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6409-0027

It is a restaurant, decorated in a hanok style, that sells Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

Sinheung Yukga (신흥육가)

633.2M    174     2021-03-19

15, Samil-daero 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-1123

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. Try the iberian secret (or secreto ibérico).

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

633.9M    0     2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hwaro heukdondon (화로흑돈돈)

634.5M    95     2021-03-20

34, Donhwamun-ro, 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3675-0191

A place that’s popular among workers for group dinners. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) [Korea Quality] / 복합한옥공간 곳 [한국관광 품질인증]

635.4M    600     2024-08-14

52-11 , Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3255-1289

The Place Seoul in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a meeting place of traditional and modern Korea. It has a yard with a beautiful 80 year-old dogwood tree, and a small garden in which guests can enjoy the passage of the seasons. The Place Seoul is an environment-friendly place which uses eco-friendly consumables such as toilet paper and shampoo. Breakfast is simple and healthy. There are many good cafes in nearby Bukchon, and local tourist attractions include the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Jjamppong Zizon Jongno (짬뽕지존 종로)

640.5M    42     2024-03-15

25 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-5161

Jjamppong Zizon is a Chinese restaurant located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Their signature dish, zizon jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), combines fresh seafood with a spicy broth enhanced with smoky flavors. They also offer zizon jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). For those craving extra heat, there are options like jiok jjamppong (extra spicy seafood noodle soup) and jiok jjajang (spicy black bean sauce noodles). Additionally, they serve chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce), coating pork in chewy sweet rice batter.