Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall

A walk through time with your child, Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall

A place where Incheon's modern history comes alive

Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall is a special exhibition hall located at 77 Sinpo-ro 23beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, where you and your child can enjoy exploring how the city changed after the opening of Incheon Port. Housed in a historic building that was originally built in 1890 as the Incheon branch of the 18th Bank of Japan, it introduces a variety of modern buildings in Incheon through scale models and real artifacts, offering children and families a meaningful way to experience history.

Special experiences you will find here

• Inside a building that still preserves the exterior and structure of an actual modern-era building, you can view models of representative open port area landmarks such as Dapdong Cathedral, Incheon Customs, and Incheon Post Office.
• Artifacts from old buildings, including bricks, roof tiles, and pillars, are also on display, helping you vividly imagine Incheon's past.
• A miniature recreation of the streetscape after the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 lets children see what the old port looked like at a glance.
• In the video hall, films about the architecture and history of the time are shown, making it easier to understand history visually.
• There are many interesting features, including an exhibition space created from the bank building's vault, so kids are unlikely to get bored.

Visitor information and helpful tips

• Location: 77 Sinpo-ro 23beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 18:00, closed every Monday
• Admission: Adults 500 won, Teenagers 300 won, Free for children 12 years and under
• Nearby recommendations: There are several family-friendly places nearby, including Incheon Open Port Museum, Jajangmyeon Museum, and Daebul Hotel Exhibition Hall, making this a great stop on a family outing.
• Getting there: About a 5 to 10 minute walk from Incheon Station on Subway Line 1, and also close to Chinatown and the Open Port street area.
• Amenities: High chairs, nursing room, diaper changing station, stroller rental, parking, and reservations are not available.
• Tip: The exhibition hall is compact, so you can look around fairly quickly, and reading the historical background at the entrance can make your visit more enjoyable. Next to the hall, there are trees and benches where you can rest for a while. Since there is no separate parking area, you will need to use the paid public parking lot at the Korea-China Cultural Center. It is about a 10 minute walk from Incheon Station, so it is convenient to visit by public transportation.

A quick note for parents

Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall is a wonderful place to introduce your kids to the history of Korea's opening port era and a variety of architectural styles in a way that feels easy and engaging. With real architecture, detailed miniatures, and video materials, it sparks children's curiosity and helps create meaningful family memories.

"Enjoy a special moment that connects the past and present, as if you were strolling through old Incheon Port with your child."