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Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Launches Summer Vacation Program for Elementary Students: “History Task Force! Unlock the Vault”

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Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum (hereinafter referred to as "the Museum") announced that it will operate the exhibition interpretation program “History Task Force! Unlock the Vault” for children in the permanent exhibition halls on the 3rd and 4th floors of the main building for about one month starting August 2.

This program has been prepared for elementary school students during their summer vacation. Participants will tour the permanent exhibition hall with a professional instructor, learning the flow and key concepts of modern and contemporary history in Busan. What is usually perceived as difficult history can be easily and enjoyably understood through a mission-style tour.

The program will be conducted in small groups, starting in the First Permanent Exhibition Hall and ending in the Second Permanent Exhibition Hall. By listening to the instructor’s explanations, observing artifacts, and finding answers on their own, children are expected to develop their thinking and reasoning skills.

In the First Permanent Exhibition Hall – “Modern City: Busan”, students will learn about Busan’s opening as a port, changes during the modern period, exploitation during the Japanese occupation, and the independence movement. In particular, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of liberation, a special session to revisit the achievements of independence activists from Busan will provide a meaningful experience for children.

In the Second Permanent Exhibition Hall – “Contemporary City: Busan”, students will explore the period of national liberation on August 15, the Korean War, the wartime capital and schools, and topics such as Busan’s industrialization and hillside roads, tracing the flow of contemporary Busan history.

By touring the exhibition halls, children will naturally grasp complex historical concepts such as “opening of the port,” “modern era,” “Japanese occupation,” “independence movement,” “liberation,” “Korean War,” “wartime capital,” and “hillside roads.” Participants will observe actual artifacts with the instructor and, upon completing their mission, will uncover the secrets of the museum’s vault. Through this process, history becomes an enjoyable game.

The program will run from August 2 to 27, every Wednesday and Saturday, twice a day (10:00 AM and 11:30 AM) for 70 minutes per session. It is open to 3rd to 5th-grade elementary students.

Participation is free of charge. Each session will accept 22 students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students wishing to participate can apply through the city’s integrated reservation system (reserve.busan.go.kr) or the museum’s official website (busan.go.kr/mmch).

Applications for sessions from August 2 to 13 open on July 24 at 10:00 AM, and applications for sessions from August 16 to 27 open on August 7 at 10:00 AM.

For more details, please check the announcements on the museum website or visit the museum’s Instagram (@bmch_museum), or contact by phone (☎ 051-607-8041).

Kim Gi-yong, Director of the Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, stated,
“We hope this program offers an opportunity for children on summer vacation to become more familiar with the modern and contemporary history of Busan, and we encourage parents of elementary school children to show great interest and participate.”