Seoul Animation Center, Seoul

Name: Seoul Animation Center
Address: 8-146 Yejang-dong, Seoul, 100-250, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-3455-8341 ext. 2

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Facts and practical information

The Seoul Animation Center is an animation and cartoon museum and activities center located on the hillside of Namsan in Jung-gu, Seoul. It was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 to support the South Korean comics and animation industry and later expanded to include games and characters. It is operated and managed by the Seoul Business Agency and jointly hosts the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival, and other art exhibits and festivals at the center and on nearby Cartoon Street. ()

Local name: 서울 애니메이션 센터 Coordinates: 37°33'31"N, 126°59'17"E

Address

8-146 Yejang-dong중구 (필동)Seoul 100-250 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-3455-8341 ext. 2

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Day trips

Seoul Animation Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Namsangol Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun.

~1760 ftE
Tours of houses built in Joseon Dynasty
Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea, lies an oasis of tranquility and traditional charm: the Namsangol Hanok Village. This picturesque park is a living museum, offering a glimpse into the Korea of yesteryear with its collection of beautifully...
0.5 miS
Tower with city views and a restaurant
N Seoul Tower, Seoul
13 min walk • Rising above the urban landscape of Seoul, the N Seoul Tower, also known as Namsan Seoul Tower, stands as a modern cultural icon of South Korea's bustling capital. Perched atop Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, this communication and observation tower reaches a height...
0.6 miW
Sprawling traditional marketplace
Namdaemun Market, Seoul
16 min walk • Namdaemun Market, located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has been a staple of the city's vibrant landscape for centuries. Established in 1414 during the Joseon Dynasty, it is the oldest and largest traditional market...
0.7 miW
Rebuilt city gate from the 14th century
Sungnyemun, Seoul
19 min walk • Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is an iconic historical structure located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It stands as a proud testament to the city's rich past, being one of the Eight Gates of Seoul that surrounded the capital during the Joseon Dynasty.
0.6 miS
Park
Namsan, Seoul
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, Namsan is an iconic park that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Known for its lush greenery and panoramic views of Seoul, Namsan is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
0.7 miNW
Square
Seoul Plaza, Seoul
19 min walk • Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the purpose of providing the public an open space.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
13 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
~1670 ftN
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
9 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.
0.4 miS
Aerial tramway
Namsan cable car, Seoul
11 min walk • Namsan cable car is an aerial tramway in Seoul. Built in 1962, it spans from the Hoehyeon-dong platform to the Yejang-dong platform near the top of Mt. Namsan and the N Seoul Tower. It is the first commercial cable car service for passengers in Korea. The length of the cable is 605 metres.
0.7 miN
Bridge
31 Building, Seoul
17 min walk • 31 Building is an office building in Seoul, South Korea. Completed in 1970, the 31 Building was the tallest building in Seoul until 1979, when Lotte Hotel Seoul was completed.
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theater of Korea, Seoul
20 min walk • The National Theater of Korea is a national theatre located in the neighborhood of Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, South Korea. It is the first nationally managed theater in Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seoul Animation Center open?

Seoul Animation Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Seoul Animation Center?

Nearby attractions include Chojun Textile and Quilt Art Museum, Seoul (6 min walk), Namsan Traditional Theater, Seoul (7 min walk), Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul (9 min walk), International Worship in English, Seoul (9 min walk).

How to get to Seoul Animation Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seoul Animation Center:

Bus

Myeongdong Entrance • Lines: 507 (5 min walk)
Toegyero 3 Gahanok Village Korea Uijip • Lines: 507 (8 min walk)

Metro

Myeong-dong • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)
Chungmuro • Lines: 3, 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Seoul (26 min walk)