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Museum of Korean Contemporary History - 1880s thru 1980s, explained by an American Professor

Art, Culture, & Historical
Seoul Tour Guide - David a. M.

Joined 2022

David a. M.
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(12 reviews)
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This is a relatively new and medium-sized museum, opened in 2013 after much controversy about its potential contents. There is little agreement on what happened in the 20th century, and it was very difficult to create this museum. There is not much English on the displays, so you really need an expert familiar with the truths to take you through it and point out the important details, and explain what is distorted in presentation and what has been entirely left out due to sensitivity.

Itinerary

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09:30 AM

Meeting Point

any hotel or public place

- The museum is in the NE corner of the Gwanhwamun Plaza, central downtown Seoul, easy to get to.

10:00 AM

Museum main Gallery

Main Gallery of the Museum, one long series.

Ending Point

Museum Exit, or your hotel.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee, meet-up to start (hotel, etc)

There is no admission fee.

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What‘s not included

Transportation

Food

Tour Important Information

I have been a guide in it many times, and am an expert on its displays. I can guide you all through the main exhibit hall, focusing according to your particular interests, offering deep commentary so that you understand everything you're looking at quite thoroughly -- and telling colorful stories from each decade. We can move faster or slower, as you wish. There is a good café inside, and a Children's Room; with great restaurants nearby. This tour is set at 2:30 hours, but it could be anywhere from 1 to 4 hours, with prices adjusted accordingly -- just let me know if you want a custom tour with special timing.

It is closed on most Mondays.

Important message from the supplier

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I do this full-time now, any day -- but only in Spring & Autumn.

Cancellation Policy

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    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
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Seoul Tour Guide - David a. M.

Joined 2022

David a. M.
5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
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About Tour Guide David a. M.

I have been a Professor of Korean Cultural Tourism in Seoul, and a Tour-guide, Lecturer and Author on Traditional Cultural Sites, especially religious ones, on the high-end, for 25 years. Wrote the 1996-7 edition of Lonely Planet's KOREA guidebook!

Reviews

Perfect day in Seoul with David

David's knowledge and charisma is extraordinary, we all had amazing time, learned a lot. On a separate note, special thanks for effective communication prior to the tour. Highly recommended!

A Full Day and Then Some...

Dave is a wealth of knowledge about Korea and its history. Also about modern day Seoul. This introduction was well worth the time and money. The day was well organized and even during a difficult weather day, David got us through the city and provided good links between current day and historical.

Jeanine B.

David a. M.

Thanks Jeanine; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day, despite the weather... I hope you return someday! David

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