National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)
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198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)
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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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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3703-9200 - parkingculture
Not available (use nearby parking lot)
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New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
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Free
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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 ㎡
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Approx. 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
- Collections Status : 106,000 pieces (as of late 2015)
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Click here to check out for more information. www.much.go.kr/en
- Programs Available for Foreigners : [Education Programs]
- Program: Easy-learn Korean Contemporary History
- Eligibility: Group of 20+ foreign visitors or multi-cultural families
- Reservation and inquiry: +82-2-3703-9246 - Foreign Language Intepretation Services : 1F Information Desk: Audio guide available (English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Reservation for Foreigners : No reservation required
* Reservation for exhibition explanations for groups of 10 or more: +82-2-3703-9250
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- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관)
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