Museum
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
대한민국역사박물관
Official name
About this place
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.
- Address
- 198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 198 (세종로)
- Opening hours
- Regular hours 10:00-18:00 * Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00-21:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed days
- New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
