National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)

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.

Basic Information

Postal Code	03141
Homepage	www.much.go.kr
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

Detailed Description

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)