Visiting the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
Reservations are not required, and walk-in visitors are welcome during visiting hours. Visitors can check out any current exhibitions on display, pick up free informational materials about Korea, or relax in one of our cultural spaces. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact the KCCDC in advance to make arrangements, and can also sign up for a fun and informative presentation through our Befriend Korea Program. If you have further questions about visiting our center, please contact us.
Hours
Visiting Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m.)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m.)
Please note that the KCCDC is also generally closed on U.S. federal holidays and some Korean holidays (see below for details). Occasionally we are open for special weekend events.
Inquiries
Don't hesitate to reach out with questions:
●culturedc@mofa.go.kr
●(202) 939-5688
Getting Here
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC)
2370 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008
Please note that the KCCDC is located at the above address, and is a separate building from the embassy's main office and the consulate.
🚗By Car
The KCCDC is located on Massachusetts Ave. Northwest, close to Sheridan Circle. If driving from Virginia or Maryland, take I-66, I-395 or I-495 into the city. Free local street parking is available nearby. Guest parking is currently not available in the KCCDC lot, but street local parking is generally free and available aside from rushhour times. For assistance, please contact us.
🚌 By Bus
Bus line N2, N4, and N6 stop nearby at Embassy Row in front of the KCCDC.
🚇By Metro
The KCCDC is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Dupont Circle station (red line) and a 15-20 minute walk from the Foggy Bottom station (orange line).
Holidays and Weekends
The KCCDC closes in observance of the holidays listed bellow and is closed on weekends, except for occasional special events. In case of inclement weather, please call ahead before visiting.
U.S. National Holidays | Korean National Holidays | ||
January 1 | New Year's Day | March 1 | Independence Movement Day |
January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | August 15 | National Liberation Day |
February 19 | President's Day/ Washington's Birthday | October 3 | National Foundation Day |
May 27 | Memorial Day | October 9 | Hangeul Proclamation Day |
June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | ||
July 4 | Independence Day | ||
September 2 | Labor Day | ||
October 14 | Columbus Day/ Indigenous Peoples' Day | ||
November 11 | Veterans Day | ||
November 28 | Thanksgiving Day | ||
December 25 | Christmas Day |