Things to doCultural facilityDaegu, Jung-gu, Pojeong-dong
Daegu Modern History Museum
In Korean: 대구근대역사관
Daegu Modern History Museum is a museum that opened in January 2011 in the renovated former Joseon Siksan Bank Daegu Branch building (built in 1932).
Hours
- 09:00–18:00 (admission closes at 17:30)
Closed days
- Every Monday more ↓
Fee
- Free
Phone
- 053-430-7910+82 53-430-7910
Not listed: Parking
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization
How to get to Daegu Modern History Museum
The building, in the Renaissance style, became a Daegu City Tangible Cultural Heritage in 2003. On 1 floor below ground and 2 floors above ground, it displays materials on the administration, economy, education, independence movement, and art of modern Daegu, along with scenes of contemporary history up to the 1960s. It also has an experience room and a culture lecture room. There is no admission fee, and it is closed on Monday (the next day if Monday is a public holiday).

Daegu Modern History Museum Today
Worked out per dateNov 2 (Mon)
Closed
Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.
Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
Daegu Modern History Museum before you go
- Hours
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09:00–18:00 (admission closes at 17:30) — source 1
- Closed days
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Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the next day) / Seollal and Chuseok days / January 1, etc.
※ See the website for details — source 1 - Fees
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Free — source 1
- Contact
- Address
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67 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu — source 1
In Korean: 대구광역시 중구 경상감영길 67 (포정동)
Not listed Parking
- 1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
- 2Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)
Daegu Modern History Museum photos 16
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1
Daegu Modern History Museum more information
- Website
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dmhm.or.kr — source 1
Daegu Modern History Museum facilities and access
- Wheelchair rental
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Manual wheelchair rental available (information desk, 1 wheelchair provided) — source 2
- Main entrance access
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A ramp is installed up to the entrance — source 2
Daegu Modern History Museum map
The places on this map are also listed on this page.
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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Daegu Modern History Museum FAQ
Is there an admission fee at Daegu Modern History Museum?
No, it is free. It is open 09:00–18:00, and admission closes at 17:30.
When is Daegu Modern History Museum closed?
It is closed every Monday, and the next day if Monday is a public holiday. It is also closed on January 1 and on the days of Seollal and Chuseok.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Daegu Modern History Museum sources
- Photos
- Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
- Korean page
- 대구근대역사관





