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KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER

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  • Visitor Guidelines

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. – p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m.)

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 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. 

location



🚗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