Back to museums

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

HistoryClosed · Opens 10amFreeGwanghwamun Station (Line 5)

Inaugurat el 2012 al costat de Gwanghwamun Square, aquest museu ressegueix el recorregut de Corea del Sud des de finals del segle XIX fins avui. La mostra permanent History Hall s’articula en tres seccions cronològiques dedicades a la resistència durant l’època colonial, la reconstrucció de postguerra i la democratització, i l’ascens del país com a potència econòmica i cultural mundial. A Experience Hall, els visitants poden explorar diverses dècades a través d’objectes quotidians, mentre que un programa d’exposicions temporals aborda moments i temes concrets de la història moderna de Corea.

What's On

Now
Aug
Sept
Oct

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03141, South Korea

Nearest station: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), City Hall Station (Lines 1/2)

Show on map

Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–21:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Nearby

National Palace Museum of Korea

ArchitectureFree5 min walk

Seoul Museum of Craft Art

ChildrenFree6 min walk

MMCA Seoul

Art8 min walk

Art Sonje Center

Design8 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Museum of Korean Contemporary History free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is open Open daily 10:00-18:00, until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays (last admission 30 min before closing). Closed New Year's Day, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is located at 198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03141, South Korea, in the Jongno-gu area of Seoul. The nearest stations are Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), City Hall Station (Lines 1/2).
What can I see at National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?
La història de Seül, de l’imperi al K-pop, explicada a través dels objectes que l’han viscuda. Current highlights include Dreaming of Freedom, Equality and Independence (1894-1945), Toward Peace, Democracy and Prosperity (1945-1987), Revisiting Constitution Day.
Do I need to book National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in advance?
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Trace84 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

DirectionsVisit Website