The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum has a main building (former Bank of Korea Busan branch) and an annex (former modern history building). Both list 09:00–18:00 opening, last entry 17:00, and free general admission. They close Mondays and 1 January, with a substituted weekday closure when Monday is a public holiday. The Children's 'Deullak Nallak' play gallery requires a separate timed reservation, unlike ordinary walk-in galleries. Food and pets other than guide dogs are restricted. Main desk 051-607-8002, annex 051-607-8001.
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- Oct 17, 2026
Busan Modern History Museum: Main and Annex Free, Last Entry 5pm
Both buildings have free general admission, but children's sessions are booked separately.
Plan an old-town heritage visit without confusing galleries and reservation-only children's activities.
Before deciding to visit
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What we're seeing
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What we still don't know
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