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
Directions [Subway] Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. (750m) Upon exiting walk in the direction of the palace. Cross the plaza on the opposite side of the palace entrance and turn right once you have crossed the street and continue walking. The museum will be on your left.Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. (800m) Walk straight turning left right before the plaza at the big intersection in front of the palace gates. The museum will be on your left. Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2. (360m) Walk straight and the palace will be on your right. Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1. (770m) Exit straight, and continue walking until you reach Gwanghwamun Plaza. Turn right when you reach the plaza, and the museum will be on your right.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3703-9200
Information:
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. www.much.go.kr/en Collections Status [Education Programs]- Program: Easy-learn Korean Contemporary History - Eligibility: Group of 20+ foreign visitors or multi-cultural families-
Reservation:
Reservation 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
Reservation:
Reservation for Foreigners No reservation required *
Reservation:
Reservation for exhibition explanations for groups of 10 or more: +82-2-3703-9252 General Overview Tel: +82-2-3703-9233 www.much.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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
Directions [Subway] Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. (750m) Upon exiting walk in the direction of the palace. Cross the plaza on the opposite side of the palace entrance and turn right once you have crossed the street and continue walking. The museum will be on your left.Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. (800m) Walk straight turning left right before the plaza at the big intersection in front of the palace gates. The museum will be on your left. Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2. (360m) Walk straight and the palace will be on your right. Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1. (770m) Exit straight, and continue walking until you reach Gwanghwamun Plaza. Turn right when you reach the plaza, and the museum will be on your right.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3703-9200
Information:
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. www.much.go.kr/en Collections Status [Education Programs]- Program: Easy-learn Korean Contemporary History - Eligibility: Group of 20+ foreign visitors or multi-cultural families-
Reservation:
Reservation 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
Reservation:
Reservation for Foreigners No reservation required *
Reservation:
Reservation for exhibition explanations for groups of 10 or more: +82-2-3703-9252 General Overview Tel: +82-2-3703-9233 www.much.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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