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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2022.12.09 / 2023.01.19

Seoul Destination

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History0 : The interior of a special exhibition with touch screenand media arts on the wall
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History1 : Theme hall with books and auditory exhibits displayed
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History2 : Interior view of the exhibition that shows the actual life of Korea in the past
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History3 : Exhibition of popular cultural works featuring the history of the financial crisis

Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism

No ticket office Information services has high accessibility for wheelchair users Accessibility of entryway is slightly obstructed Elevator has high accessibility Accessible of restroom is slightly obstructed Parking facilities has high accessibility Family restrooms unavailable Infant-changing stations available Infant nursing room available Stroller rental available Stroller storage unavailable

Basic Information

Overview

It is a historical and cultural space where the history of Korea from the end of the 19th century to today is recorded and passed on to future generations. It is also a space where passionate and aspired people gather to talk about the future hope of the country. Guests can learn about modern and contemporary history of Korea with experiential exhibitions tailored to the children’s eye level through the children’s museum, theme halls, and history halls. 


Attractions

The museum has eight floors. It is divided into a Thematic Gallery, Interactive Gallery, History Gallery and Children's Museum. On the first floor, there is a Children's Museum, where guests can experience various studies of Korean contemporary history, and also various cultures around the world. At the Thematic Gallery, visitors can look around the main issues of modern and contemporary Korean history. There are experiential exhibitions on the values and cultural characteristics of each generation at the Interactive Gallery. In addition, various educational programs, including children's experience classes, are prepared in the museum. Guests can enjoy the views of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukaksan Mountain, and Inwangsan Mountain on the rooftop garden.


Accessibility

The entryway is wide and flat. The main entrance has no steps so it is convenient to enter and exit. There is a revolving door at the front entrance and there is a slope at the back entryway. Rental for strollers, wheelchairs, and audio guides for the exhibition are at the information desk on the 1st floor. There are elevators throughout the building and they are spacious. The accessible restroom for persons with disabilities is spacious, has a children holder, and is located on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th floor. There are two parking facilities for persons with disabilities at the back of the building so wheelchair users can freely move around. There is a diaper changing station in the nursing room on the 1st floor next to the information desk. 

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Children-Friendly HistoryExperience ChildrenHistoricalStudy ModernAndContemporary NationalMuseumOfKoreanContemporaryHistory
Address

198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (National Museum of Korean Contemporary History)

Telephone Number
(+82) 2-3703-9200
Website
WebSite language
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, Saturday 10:00 – 21:00
Admission time 30 minutes before closing time
Business Day
Everyday
Closed
Closed on the 1st of January, Lunar New Year day, and Korean Thanksgiving day
Usage Fees
Free
Available Amenities
  • Entryway/ Main entrance
    • Entryway/ Main entrance0 : The building view from the entryway with flat stone floor
    • Entryway/ Main entrance0 : View of the maind entrance with revolving door and Korean braile information board
    • Entryway/ Main entrance0 : backside entryway with a gentle ramp
    The entryway is wide and flat. The main entrance has no steps. There is a revolving door at the front entrance and there is a slope at the back entryway.
  • Information desk
    • Information desk 0 : Information desk which has low part for wheelchair users
    • Information desk 0 : Korean braille information board with a map
    • Information desk 0 : Information board about each floor on wall
    Rental for strollers, wheelchairs, and audio guides for the exhibition at the information desk on the 1st floor. There is a Korean braille information board near the main entrance.
  • Elevator
    • Elevator0 : Elevators at the center with spacious space
    • Elevator0 : The elevator and entryway with safety handle
    • Elevator0 : The interior of the elevator with Korean braille button
    The elevator is spacious enough for wheelchair users to use.
  • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities0 : Interior view of accessible restroom with safety bars and baby chair
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities0 : Entrance of female public restroom and female accessible restroom with no step
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities0 : Entrance of female accessible restroom with button for automatic door
    The accessible restroom for persons with disabilities is spacious and is located on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th floor.
  • Parking facilities for persons with disabilities
    • Parking facilities for persons with disabilities0 : Parking facilities for persons with disabilities which is located outside
    • Parking facilities for persons with disabilities0 : Entryway from parking lot to building with slope
    There are two parking facilities for persons with disabilities at the back of the building.
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Public Transportation

Address
198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (National Museum of Korean Contemporary History)
Subway
Exit 2 of subway line 5 Gwanghwamun station
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