[Seoul] Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)’.
💡 Overview
Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 03718) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-330-8899 |
| 🌐 Website | namu.sdm.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-19:00 * Last admission 1 hour before closing. |
| Day Off | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | Individuals – Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won Groups – Adults 4,800 won / Teenagers 2,400 won / Children 1,600 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 5-12) * Groups: 20 or more people * Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & over), preschoolers (ages 4 & under) |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking Fee | Large vehicles (20 passengers or more): 5,000 won for the first two hours / 1,000 won for every additional 10 minutes Small vehicles: 3,000 won for the first two hours / 500 won for every additional 10 minutes Compact vehicles & low-emission cars: 50% discount |
| Scale | Building area 1,998.84 ㎡ Gross area 6,949.23 ㎡ B1-3F |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-330-8899 |
📝 Additional Information
[Program Information]
Group education – Education programs for school groups available
[Reservations]
Reservation for group visitors must be made at least one day before visiting via website
* Inquiries: +82-2-330-8899
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