Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Culture

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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At a Glance

Hours: 09:30-17:30 (Ticket sales close at 16:30)
Closed: Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thankgiving Day)
* If Monday is a public holiday, museum is closed on the following working day.
Admission: Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,000 won
* Free admission for senior citizens and preschoolers
Information: +82-2-3677-1500
Parking: Available
Address: 110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Updated 2025.07.14

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Mon 10/26

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	44 · High
Wed 10/21	46 · High
Thu 10/22	46 · High
Fri 10/23	64 · High
Sat 10/24	90 · High
Sun 10/25	95 · High
Mon 10/26	22 · Low
Tue 10/27	49 · High
Wed 10/28	48 · High
Thu 10/29	47 · High
Fri 10/30	56 · High
Sat 10/31	88 · High
Sun 11/1	93 · High
Mon 11/2	23 · Low
Tue 11/3	35 · Moderate
Wed 11/4	46 · High
Thu 11/5	48 · High
Fri 11/6	43 · High
Sat 11/7	90 · High
Sun 11/8	89 · High
Mon 11/9	24 · Low
Tue 11/10	36 · Moderate
Wed 11/11	36 · Moderate
Thu 11/12	33 · Moderate
Fri 11/13	38 · Moderate
Sat 11/14	98 · High
Sun 11/15	93 · High
Mon 11/16	24 · Low
Tue 11/17	40 · High

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium, outdoor exhibitions, and more. Over 50% of the exhibition items on display are interactive, allowing visitors to jump in and experience science first-hand using their minds and their imagination.

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Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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