Introduction:
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is Korean first museum recording the nation’s comprehensive history from the late nineteenth century to current time. It opened on December 26, 2012 and was established to share the nation’s history of go

 
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Information Introduction The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is Korean first museum recording the nation’s comprehensive history from the late nineteenth century to current time
It opened on December 26, 2012 and was established to share the nation’s history of going through all kinds of hardships and troubles by showing them with exhibitions, education, researching and 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
Also Children’s Museum offers special exhibitions throughout modern time’s history and educational and cultural programs for students
Structure Size Site area: 6,445㎡ / Total building floor area: 10,734㎡ Collections Status 16,000 pieces (as of late 2015) Collections Status * Click here to check out for more information
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and inquiry: +82-2-3703-9246 Main Facilities [Four permanent exhibition hall] Exhibition Hall 1 - Prelude to the Republic of Korea (1876-1945) Exhibition Hall 2- Foundation of the Republic of Korea (1945-1961) Exhibition Hall 3 - Development of the Republic of Korea (1961-1987) Exhibition Hall 4 - Modernization of South Korea, toward the World (1987-now) [Children’s Museum] [Planned exhibition hall] Various planned exhibitions to look closely at the diversity of Korean contemporary history Subsidiary Facilities Cafeteria, museum shop, auditorium 1, 2 Admission / Participation Fees Free Pets Not allowed Baby Stroller Rentals Available (10 baby carriages – free of charge) Parking Facilities Unavailable (Use parking lot of Gwanghwamun Square or Gyeongbokgung Palace) Foreign Language Intepretation Services English, Japanese, Chinese: Tuesday-Thursday 14:00 Inquiries & reservation: +82-2-3703-9252

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for Foreigners No reservation required *

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for exhibition explanations for groups of 10 or more: +82-2-3703-9252 General Overview Tel: +82-2-3703-9233 Homepage www
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Reviews:
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