The main building lists permanent-gallery guided tours for November 1–29, 2026. Tours cover historical context and key exhibits, last about one hour and are free. The museum is closed on Mondays. The posted schedule is 11:00 and 14:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays; 14:00 on Thursdays; and 11:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Each tour has up to 15 participants, and one account can book for up to three people including companions. Arrive five minutes early at the entrance to Permanent Gallery 1 on the third floor. Register with the Busan reservation portal and check that your booking is complete. The museum does not accept phone reservations or online waitlists. Advance online registration closes one day before the selected tour; check live availability on the official page.
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- Oct 18, 2026
Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum: November 2026 docent guide
How to book a free tour of the permanent galleries, with meeting point and group-size rules.

The museum has posted its November schedule, and tour start times differ by weekday.
Before deciding to visit
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What we're seeing
General museum admission and a reserved docent tour are different. Verify the day-specific tour time, arrival deadline and confirmed booking.
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What we still don't know
The schedule and closures may change. Remaining seats for individual dates were not independently confirmed.