- First published
- Oct 10, 2026
- Practical facts checked
- Oct 4, 2026
- Translation updated (not a fact check)
- Oct 7, 2026
Daegu Modern History Museum
A free public museum in a 1932 former bank building beside Gyeongsanggamyeong Park, introducing Daegu's modern urban history through exhibitions, objects and archival material.
In October 2026 the museum is showing its 15th-anniversary exhibition on Daegu student anti-Japanese movements through November 29, plus a 1945-1948 liberation-period theme exhibition through February 14, 2027. For the current holiday calendar it is open October 3-5 and closed October 6 as a substitute closure.
Why go
A strong downtown stop for travelers interested in architecture, independence-era history and how Daegu changed through the 20th century. It is compact enough to pair with Gyeongsanggamyeong Park and the Jungangno area, and works well on a rainy or very hot day.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.