National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Local name대한민국역사박물관
LocationJongno District, Seoul, South Korea

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting the modern and contemporary history of the Republic of Korea. The museum features four permanent exhibition halls which cover the period from the late 19th century to the present, with the themes of "Prelude to the Republic of Korea", "Foundation of the Republic of Korea", "Development of the Republic of Korea", and "Modernization and Korea's Vision of Future".

The museum includes a children’s museum and a special exhibition gallery which enables visitors to explore modern and contemporary Korean history through various themes and topics. It also offers education programs and cultural events.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Korean_Contemporary_History

Official Website http://www.much.go.kr/

Phone +82 02-3703-9200

Coordinates 37°34'26.129" N 126°58'40.236" E

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