National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
🌐 대한민국역사박물관
📍 198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Introduction
* Special closure on March 21, 2026
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.
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.
Telephone
Homepage
www.much.go.kr
🗺 Location
198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✏ Details
Collections Status
106,000 pieces (as of late 2015)
Reservation for Foreigners
No reservation required
* Reservation for exhibition explanations for groups of 10 or more: +82-2-3703-9250
Foreign Language Intepretation Services
1F Information Desk: Audio guide available (English, Japanese, Chinese)
🔎 Information
Inquiries
+82-2-3703-9200
Closed
New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
Free
Opening Hours
Regular hours 10:00-18:00 * Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00-21:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
