[Daejeon] Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))’.
💡 Overview
The Natural Heritage Center was established to help visitors learn about the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages. Fossils of dinosaur eggs and footprints along with animal and plant specimens and many other natural heritages are on display. With the guide of professional researchers, young visitors can learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided at the Natural Heritage Center.
The center is developing more exhibitions through academic exchanges with UNESCO and various international organizations specializing in natural heritages.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon (Zipcode: 35204) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-42-610-7610 |
| 🌐 Website | https://nrich.go.kr/nhc/index.do |
| Operating Hours | March-October 09:30-17:30 November-February 10:00-17:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. |
| Day Off | Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving day) |
| Usage Fee | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking Fee | Free |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 1 hour |
| Scale | Total size: 22,942 ㎡ / Building size: 6,943 ㎡ / Exhibition hall: 3,726 ㎡ (2F) / Research and maintanance area: 2,940 ㎡ (B1-3F) |
| Capacity | 500 people |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-610-7610 |
📝 Additional Information
[Program Information]
Children’s Natural Heritage Experiece Program, Nature Culture Class for elementary school students
[Collections Status]
394 specimens, 235 panels, 20 videos, 5 AR and VR equipment
[Foreign Language Intepretation Services]
Foreign language leaflets available (English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Guided tour in English & Japanese available with advance reservation
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
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