Mirim Memory Theater, Home to a Film Projector and 253 Seats of Memories

From a Tent in Songhyeon-dong in 1957 to the Memory Theater in 2013

The starting point of Memory Theater Mirim was a tent theater established in Songhyeon-dong, Dong-gu, Incheon, in November 1957. At the time, it screened silent films, and this small beginning eventually became part of the history of a cinema representing Incheon.

Amid the spread of multiplex cinemas, Mirim Theater closed after its final screening of the film ‘Two Guys’ on July 29, 2004. Nine years later, it reopened as ‘Memory Theater Mirim’ on October 2, 2013, taking on its current character as a family cultural space centered on older adults.

One Screening Hall, 253 Seats, and Spaces That Vary by Floor

The theater operates with one screening hall and has a total of 253 seats. There are 206 seats on the first floor and 47 on the second floor, making it smaller than a large multiplex and a venue generally used for a single featured film.

The first floor has a ticket booth, snack bar, women's restroom, coffee vending machine, and water purifier. The second floor has the Mirim Salon small performance hall, men's restroom, coffee vending machine, and water purifier, while the third floor contains the permanent exhibition hall of the Mirim History Museum and the projection room.

Classic Films at 6,000 Won and Discounts by Age Group

As of 2026, admission to classic films is 6,000 won for general visitors, 3,000 won for seniors aged 65 and over, and 4,000 won for youths aged 19 and under. New independent and art films cost 8,000 won for general visitors, and 6,000 won for seniors aged 65 and over, youths aged 19 and under, and people with disabilities.

Tickets can be purchased on-site by card or cash. New independent and art films can also be purchased through ‘Dtrix,’ the booking site of the Integrated Independent and Art Cinema System, so visitors targeting a newly released film can use online booking.

• Classic film gift certificates cost 2,500 won per certificate.
• Classic film gift certificates have no expiration date.
• Gift certificates can be used only for classic films and cannot be used for newly released films.

Hours of Use: 09:30–21:00 and Entry Before Screenings

The hours of use listed in tourism information are 09:30–21:00. However, regular closing days have not been confirmed, and because the day's films and screening times are central to the theater's operation, it is safest to check the schedule for your visit date in advance.

The official theater etiquette asks visitors to enter before the screening begins. Visitors are advised not to enter after the screening has started, and the rules explicitly state that mobile phones should be turned off, conversations should be avoided during screenings, and the seats in front should not be kicked.

In September 2026, the theater announced a temporary closure for seven days, from Tuesday, September 1, to Monday, September 7, for rooftop waterproofing work and indoor facility maintenance, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, September 8. If this period is included in your travel itinerary, you will not be able to enter even if you arrive at the theater.

From Dongincheon Station Exit 4 to 31 Hwadojin-ro

The official address is 31 Hwadojin-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon. International visitors can travel by the Incheon subway or from the airport to Dongincheon Station, then use Exit 4 of Dongincheon Station as the starting point for walking to Mirim Theater.

The official transportation information identifies Dongincheon Station Exit 4 as the nearest subway station, but does not provide the walking time or distance from the exit to the theater or any bus route numbers. Therefore, it is advisable to enter ‘Memory Theater Mirim’ or ‘31 Hwadojin-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon’ as the destination in a map app.

The theater does not have its own parking lot. Visitors arriving by car must look for a nearby public parking lot, and since the theater also recommends public transportation, it is better to avoid planning to drive directly there without knowing the parking location and fees.

Tracing the Theater's Changes at the Mirim History Museum on the Third Floor

The Mirim History Museum on the third floor is a permanent exhibition hall displaying the history of Mirim Theater. It introduces more than 50 props, including film reels, news receipt documents, and projectors, reflecting the 60-year tradition and history that began in 1957.

The old film projector was moved from the projection room to the exhibition room. The film screened on the first day after reopening was ‘The Sound of Music,’ but the theater later stopped operating film projectors and began using digital projectors, illustrating Mirim Theater's present-day form.

A Role Expanded from a Senior-Only Theater to an Art Cinema

Memory Theater Mirim opened in October 2013 as ‘Incheon's first and only senior-only theater.’ While continuing to focus on older adults, it also operated cultural and arts programs for youths, presenting itself as a family cultural space used by multiple generations.

It received Social Enterprise Certification No. 2016-28 from the Ministry of Employment and Labor on February 29, 2016, and was designated as Art Film Exclusive Cinema No. 2016-68 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 11, 2016. As a result, its screening program extends beyond classic films to include domestic and international independent and art films, as well as collaborations with local film festivals.

September 2026 Special Programs and Free Screening Schedule

In September 2026, the special program ‘Actor of September: Grace Kelly’ is scheduled. The 6th Generation Empathy Film Festival will take place from Friday, September 11, to Sunday, September 13, and is announced to include free admission to all screenings and GV sessions.

In addition, ‘Show Show Show! A Stage of Memories’ is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, September 18, with admission priced at 5,000 won, while Byeolbyeol Cinema’s ‘Little Dreamers’ is scheduled for free admission at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. At 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, the barrier-free film screening ‘I, Daniel Blake’ is scheduled.

It has been announced that these schedules may change depending on the theater's circumstances. Plan your travel route based on the detailed screening schedule on the official website, and visitors requiring disability access support can call 032-764-6920 for inquiries.

Prepare Phone, Booking, and Visiting Hours at Once

The theater's main telephone number is 032-764-8880, and the inquiry number is 032-764-6920. The official website is http://www.milimcine.com, the email address is [email protected], and the fax number is 032-764-6921.

The recommended stay is approximately 30 minutes according to tourism information, but visitors watching a full film should allow the separate running time of their chosen film. Because there is only one hall, a brief visit to look around the cinema and an actual film viewing require different amounts of time.

The information currently available does not specify whether photography is prohibited, whether English information or audio guides are available, the specific routes for strollers and wheelchairs, or the floor-by-floor transportation options from the ticket booth to the screening hall. Visitors requiring such assistance should confirm the details by calling the inquiry number before setting out.