National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)
Address198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
AreaSeoul
TypeCultural facility
PriceFree
TimesRegular hours 10:00-18:00Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00-21:00Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
ClosedNew Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Phone+82-2-3703-9200
Websitehttps://www.much.go.kr
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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.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Listing generated 2026-08-26 16:21 UTC; details can change — check the official page before you go.