Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall
빛고을국악전수관 · Gwangju · Neighbourhoods & streets
Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall offers various programs throughout the year. Since 2002, classes on traditional instruments are available, as well as separate children gugak classes. Special exhibition on the second floor has various instruments that visitors can actually try. The permanent exhibition on the third floor has 45 different gugak instruments as well as videos to further provide detailed information. The main area is the performance hall on B1-B2F, with 137 seats, that offers performances every Thursday for free from traditional gugak to fusion music. ·
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Gwangju |
| Address | 182 Punggeum-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 09:00-18:00 |
| Closed | January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays · * Museum: Mondays, the day after national holidays |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available (25 spaces) |
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