Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Main Building

A Place to Discover Busan's Story, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Main Building

A Special Place to Explore History with Your Kids

Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Main Building is a history and culture space located at 112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan, where you can vividly experience Busan's modern and contemporary history. The building was newly renovated from the former Busan branch of the Bank of Korea, a first-generation Korean architectural landmark, and now lets you discover Busan's story of change and growth through a variety of exhibitions and hands-on experiences.

Main Exhibitions and Spaces

• 1st floor: There is a cafe, a lounge area, the Bank of Korea archive room, and a souvenir shop, so families can take a comfortable break together.
• 2nd floor: Various planned exhibitions and special exhibitions are held here, often focusing on Busan's modern and contemporary history.
• 3rd to 4th floors: These permanent exhibition halls display around 500 artifacts covering a wide range of topics, including Busan's urban transformation, industrial development, and democratization movements.
• Basement 1: The former bank vault has been turned into the Vault Museum of Art, where you can enjoy art exhibitions in a unique atmosphere.

Why It Is Great for Visiting with Kids

• There are separate hands-on rooms and cultural experience spaces for children, so kids can naturally learn about history by seeing, hearing, and experiencing the exhibitions themselves.
• With bookshelves full of books, reference rooms, and open cultural spaces, your family can read together or simply relax.
• Major attractions such as Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower are nearby, making it easy to plan a combined visit.

Visitor Information

• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 to 18:00
• Closed: Every Monday
• Admission: Free
• Location: 112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
• Parking: There is no dedicated parking lot, so nearby public parking is recommended.

What Makes Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Main Building Special

1. You can experience Busan's story firsthand through modern and contemporary historical artifacts and the historic space of a real former bank building.
2. You can enjoy exhibitions and hands-on programs with your children while naturally learning about history and culture together.
3. As a spacious and pleasant cultural complex, it offers reading, relaxation, and exhibition viewing all in one place.

Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Main Building is one of Busan's representative family-friendly history and culture spaces, where the whole family can spend meaningful and enjoyable time together.

Amenities

• Available amenities: Nursing room, diaper changing station
• Unavailable amenities: High chair, stroller rental, parking, reservations

Helpful Tips for Visitors

• From Basement 1 to the 4th floor exhibition halls, there is plenty to see and enjoy.
• There are hands-on areas and photo spots throughout the museum, so your visit stays fun and engaging.
• On the 2nd floor of the main building, children's experiences are operated by reservation only, and the experience space offers 10 kinds of content themed around Busan's modern and contemporary history, including Dreaming Busan Port and Exciting Streetcar Journey.
• Even if you could not make an online reservation in advance, same-day on-site reservation may be available if there are unfilled spots.
• If you order 3 or more Vault Cakes, you can join the roulette draw event.
• There is an audio guidebook, so you can listen to explanations of major exhibition artifacts.
• Since there is no parking lot, using the Yongdusan Park public parking lot is recommended.