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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

TypeMuseum
Address198 세종대로

Mon–Sun 10:00-18:00 · Wed 10:00-21:00 · Sat 10:00-21:00

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What's around

The location — what's nearby

Getting here

  • Gwanghwamun272 m · 3 min walk
  • Gyeongbokgung441 m · 6 min walk
  • Jonggak622 m · 8 min walk

Attractions & museums within walking distance

  • Rooftop28 m · 1 min walk
  • The Story of King Sejong - Story of Yi Sun-shin166 m · 2 min walk
  • Gwanghwamun Square168 m · 2 min walk
  • KT온마루177 m · 2 min walk
  • Woldae218 m · 3 min walk
  • 조계사 도심포교 100주년기념관341 m · 4 min walk

Parks & gardens nearby

  • 시간의 정원136 m · 2 min walk
  • Sejonggno Park181 m · 2 min walk
  • Suseong Park266 m · 3 min walk

Essentials

  • supermarket · 7-Eleven76 m · 1 min walk
  • supermarket · 매일유업 본사130 m · 2 min walk
  • ATM · Woori Bank147 m · 2 min walk
  • pharmacy · 광화문123약국228 m · 3 min walk

Straight-line distances; walking time is estimated. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History?
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is at 198 세종대로. The nearest transport stop is below, under "What's around".
When is National Museum of Korean Contemporary History open?
Mon–Sun 10:00-18:00 · Wed 10:00-21:00 · Sat 10:00-21:00
Is there an entry fee?
There may be an entry fee. Check tickets below, or the official site.
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Sources: Place details: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked · Wikidata: Q12592360