Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

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.

Scale

Building area 1,998.84 ㎡
Gross area 6,949.23 ㎡
B1-3F  

Opening Hours

Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-19:00
* Last admission 1 hour before closing.  

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)  

Holiday

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)  

Parking

Available  

Parkingfee

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  

Inquiry/Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-330-8899  

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