- First published
- Oct 23, 2026
Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea
A history museum in Yongsan, Seoul, examining Japan's colonial rule over Korea, wartime mobilization, collaboration and resistance, and the legacy of contested historical memory. Its permanent exhibition is organized around four main themes.
- Address
- 27 Cheongpa-ro 47da-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- About a 10-minute walk from Exit 10 of Sookmyung Women's University Station (Line 4), or 12 minutes from Exit 1 of Namyeong Station (Line 1). Parking is limited; public transport is advised.
- Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday 10:30–18:00; last entry 17:30. Free admission. Closed Mondays, January 1, May 1, and during Seollal and Chuseok holidays. Groups of 10+ should book. Temporary closures are possible.
Its official website advertises a 35th-anniversary exhibition of the Institute for Research in Collaborationist Activities, 'Citizens Who Changed the World, History We Made Together,' running from February through December 2026. The exact last day and day-of-visit availability should be checked.
Why go
Explore a sequence of exhibits on invasion and rule, wartime mobilization, collaboration versus resistance, and the ongoing work of remembering history. Read the displays in the context of the museum's own curatorial perspective.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.