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Gwangju Asia Culture Center Visitor Guide — Arts, Tickets & Events
Explore the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju, a vibrant hub for contemporary Asian arts, performances, and cultural exchange, offering diverse exhibitions and digital archives.
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is an international arts and cultural exchange organization aimed to promote Gwangju as Asia's central hub through the integration of past and present-day cultural arts as well as the development of futuristic and progressive arts. The center consists of ACC Culture Exchange, ACC Children, ACC Archive & Research, ACC Theater, and other facilities to support and foster innovation.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – movie “Exhuma”This venue served as the backdrop for the scene where Hwa-rim and Bong-gil visit a hospital in LA to see a newborn whose parent’s life is in danger. Although portrayed as a hospital lobby, the scene was filmed in the National Asian Culture Center, Gwangju’s landmark cultural venue, notable for its impressive architecture that integrates natural elements.
Why National Asian Culture Center matters
The Asia Culture Center, a prominent national institution in Gwangju, serves as a vital platform for the exhibition, research, and exchange of contemporary Asian culture. Its mission extends beyond showcasing art; it aims to foster understanding and collaboration among Asian nations through creative expression.
Official visitor information
Official address: 38 Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.
Official visiting hours: [Indoor facilities] 10:00-18:00 (ACC Archive & ACC Creation open 10:00-22:00 on Wednesdays & Saturdays) [Outdoor facilities] 06:00-22:00* Refer to the website for more information.
Official closure information: Mondays, January 1.
Parking availability is not stated in the current official record.
Official information contact: +82-1899-5566.
Official admission information: Varies by facility; refer to the official website.
How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is National Asian Culture Center?
38 Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
The reviewed-for-accuracy panel shows the latest human review date and source record.