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Busan Citizens Park History Museum: Learn All About the US Army Camp Hialeah

Busan Citizens Park History Museum

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The Busan Citizen Park History Museum showcases the 100-year history of Busan Citizens Park through exhibits and videos. With a variety of exhibitions and programs, visitors can explore Busan's poignant modern history and experience a journey back in time.

The museum is divided into the Space of Memory and four exhibition halls. Explore the history of Busan in each hall and immerse yourself in the city’s past.

Space of Memory

The Space of Memory, a reinforced concrete building constructed in 1949, once served as a dining and banquet hall for the U.S. military officers. The markings and stars of the U.S. 8th Army on the ceiling vividly capture the atmosphere of that era. Today, it houses exhibition videos that explore the historical background of Busan Citizens Park.

Exhibition 1

Exhibition 1 highlights the transformation of farmland in Beomjeon-ri and Yeonji-ri, Busan, which was occupied by the Japanese during the Japanese colonial period. The Beomjeon-dong area was initially operated as a Seomyeon Racetrack for entertainment and military horse training, later becoming a Japanese military base and temporary training center. This exhibition offers insights into the area’s transformation and its historical significance.

Exhibition 2

Exhibition 2 focuses on the entry of U.S. forces into the Korean Peninsula after World War II and and the history of Camp Hialeah, which served as the Busan Base Command. Visitors can explore Camp Hialeah’s role as a military supply base through artifacts and models.

Exhibition 3

Exhibition 3 illustrates how a village south of Camp Hialeah was transformed by the presence of the U.S. military. It showcases the development of the town’s commercial district through its coexistence with the US military and provides a glimpse into the lives of residents during the boom years through detailed models.

Exhibition 4

Exhibition 4 explores the efforts of civic groups to reclaim the Camp Hialeah site and transform it into Busan Citizens Park. Through panels, videos, and interactive activities, visitors can learn about the actions taken to make this vision a reality.

Overview

Address
73, Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Inquiry
+82-51-850-6061
Website
https://www.busan.go.kr/citizenpark
Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 09:00~18:00
Traffic Information
Exit 2, Bujeon Station, Busan Metro Donghae Line -> 14- minute walk