Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

Explanation

Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.

Inquiry

+82-62-960-6210

Homepage

www.sciencecenter.or.kr

Information Use

Capacities : Approx. 3,000 people

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-960-6210~2

Parking facilities : Available

Parking Fees : [Daily] Compact cars 1,000 won / Small-sized 2,000 won / Medium-sized 4,000 won

Day off : Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,500 won

* Groups: 20 people or more
* Adults (ages 20-64) / Children (ages 7-19)
* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

Hours : 09:30-17:30
* Last admission 1 hour before closing

Scale : Total area: 98,248 ㎡ / Structure area: 17,325 ㎡ (B1-3F) / Exhibition area: 7,209 ㎡

Touring Time : Approx. 4 hours

More information

Reservations
Reservation by phone available

Location

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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