[Gwangju] Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)’.
💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61005) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-62-960-6210 |
| 🌐 Website | www.sciencecenter.or.kr |
| Operating Hours | 09:30-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing |
| Day Off | Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | 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) |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking Fee | [Daily] Compact cars 1,000 won / Small-sized 2,000 won / Medium-sized 4,000 won |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 4 hours |
| Scale | Total area: 98,248 ㎡ / Structure area: 17,325 ㎡ (B1-3F) / Exhibition area: 7,209 ㎡ |
| Capacity | Approx. 3,000 people |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-960-6210~2 |
📝 Additional Information
[Reservations]
Reservation by phone available
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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