Basic Information
Postal Code | 03141 |
Address | 198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3703-9200 |
Parking Facilities | Not available (use nearby parking lot) |
Closed Days | New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
Usage Fee | Free |
Operating Hours | Regular hours 10:00-18:00 * Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00-21:00 * Last admission one hour before closing. |
Scale | Site area: 6,445 ㎡ / Total building floor area: 10,734 ㎡ |
Viewing Duration | Approx. 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min |
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History opened on December 26, 2012, and showcases Korea's modern history, from the opening of Incheon Port to current times. The museum provides an in-depth look at the changes in the nation through exhibitions and educational programs, as well as researching, developing, and collecting materials. The museum is comprised of four exhibition halls; Prelude to the Republic of Korea, Foundation of the Republic of Korea, Development of the Republic of Korea, and Modernization of South Korea, toward the World. In addition, the Korean History Dream Village features a hands-on program hall for children to learn modern and contemporary history. In addition to special exhibitions, the museum also offers educational and cultural programs for children.