Published Date : Nov 13, 2015 / Edited Date : Aug 14, 2024
Photo of the front of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History with two large banners on its left side and the flag of the Republic of Korea blowing in the wind on the left side of the foreground.
Photo of the exterior of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History with its name written near the top of the building in both Korean and English.
Photo of the exterior of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History taken from the street. There are green trees dotted along the sidewalk in front of the building.
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History houses exhibitions that span modern Korean history, from the first opening of Korea to outsiders in the late 19th century to today. The museum is the country's first national museum of contemporary history. The eight-story museum has many facilities: there are four permanent exhibition halls and two special exhibition halls, seminar rooms, lecture halls, a rooftop garden, a museum shop (that sells souvenirs), a cafe, and storage lockers. The four permanent exhibitions cover different periods of Korean history and there are over 1,500 artifacts and items here. Some of the displays are patriot Ahn Jung-Geun's last writings, the March 1st Declaration of Independence, belongings of fallen soldiers from the Korean War, and materials relating to democratic activism. The museum's first floor contains two special exhibition halls. Here, you will find a variety of limited-time exhibitions relating to Korean history, politics, society, and culture. Additionally, visitors can listen to, watch, and experience the modernization of Korea through state-of-the-art technology. There is also the Children's Museum, where children can learn and experience history for themselves with the museum’s “Our History’s Treasure Chest” area.
Latest 5 reviews of National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Very large and involved museum
I found this museum to be a bit overwhelming. It is very large and each floor has a few different exhibits. One would truly need a few days of visiting to see everything they have here. There is a...
Nodoubt462024-09-10
Intriguing Museum
Due to the freezing cold temps in Seoul in December, my friend and I popped into this museum on a whim to rescue ourselves from the weather. Admission was free for the both of us, which was...
bornthatway_traveler2024-04-06
Very Good Museum
The museum does a nice job of covering the history of Korea from 1894 to today. English signage is somewhat limited but covers the major topics. My wife and I learned a lot in the hour or so that...
JMK-Pittsburgh2024-04-05
Very disappointing
Three different floors, three different experiences for me.
Started with the first floor which is about the American and Korean friendship and partnerships down through the years. All very good but...
thisdrinkinglife2023-10-23
Fascinating representations
Cross sections of modern day history of the Korean people. A great way to see how the people and culture developed. Many interesting exhibits, some interactive.
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Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
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The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
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Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
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Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
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