๐ National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History
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A museum on Sejong-daero that tells the story of modern and contemporary Korea.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- 10:00โ18:00, and until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed days
- January 1, Lunar New Yearโs Day and Chuseok. Check the official page for other closing days.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Near Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A museum on Sejong-daero that tells the story of modern and contemporary Korea.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Free admission, with evening opening on Wednesdays and Saturdays
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Near Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5).
Nearby attractions
- Gwanghwamun Square ยท 0.2 km away
- Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun ยท 0.3 km away
- National Palace Museum of Korea ยท 0.4 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.