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.
information
- Collections Status 106 000 Pieces As Of Late 2015
- Reservation For Foreigners No Reservation Required Br Reservation For Exhibition Explanations Groups Of 10 Or More 82-2-3703-9250
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services 1f Information Desk Audio Guide Available English Japanese Chinese
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-2-3703-9200
- Parking availability Not Available Use Nearby Parking Lot
- Closed days New Year S Day Seollal Lunar Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving
- Usage fee Free
- Usage time Regular Hours 10 00-18 00 Br Wednesdays And Saturdays 00-21 Last Admission One Hour Before Closing.
- Scale Site Area 6 445 Total Building Floor 10 734
- Time spent at the attraction Approx. 1 Hr - 30 Min
location
198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul