National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
대한민국역사박물관
Culture · 198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (Line 5) · straight-line 284m
- Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (Line 3) · straight-line 402m
- Bus stop 세종문화회관 · straight-line 69m
- Bus stop 광화문역2번출구.KT광화문지사 · straight-line 184m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Regular hours 10:00-18:00 * Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00-21:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
- No weekly closing day
- New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Parking
- Not provided
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-03-19 · Collected: Not provided
* 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.
In the area
Museums 18 of 46 cultural sites in Jongno-gu
Similar places nearby
- National Palace Museum of Korea · 360m
- Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) · 540m
- Beautiful Tea Museum · 756m
- Seoul Museum of History · 757m
- World Jewellery Museum · 844m
Similar places in other regions
- Daegu Modern History Museum · Daegu
- Jeonju National Museum · Jeonbuk-do
- National Women's History Exhibition Hall · Gyeonggi-do
- National Maritime Museum · Busan
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon [MMCA Gwacheon] (국립현대미술관 (과천관)) · Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI