Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)
  • Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

Explanation

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.


Inquiry

+82-53-606-6430


Homepage

artcenter.daegu.go.kr


Information Use

Capacities : 50 people

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-53-606-6430

Day off : Mondays (closed the next day if Monday is a public holiday), Janualry 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
* The museum may be temporarily closed when deemed necessary by the museum curator.

Charges : Free

Hours : April-October 09:00-19:00
November-March 09:00-18:00
* Last admission is 30 minute before closing.

Scale : 1971 ㎡


More information

Program Information
Storytelling Experience, Sewing class, Traditional Culture Class, Dream Tree Experience

Reservations
Via phone
* Inquiry: +82-53-606-6430

General Overview
Cultural Lecture Room
Inquiries: +82-53-606-6431

Location

67, Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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