National Institute of Biological Resources (국립생물자원관)

Opened in October 2007, the National Institute of Biological Resources is the largest collection preservation facility in Northeast Asia. The institute collects, preserves, manages, and conducts research on biological resources with the aim of growing into a focal biological resource hub of Northeast Asia. The institute is comprised of a spine-shaped collections and research center and a leaf-shaped exhibition and education center. The exhibition hall has 3,905 specimens of 1,287 native species on display. Korea's diverse ecosystems are recreated as highly detailed dioramas at the exhibition hall. A small restaurant is located inside the research center, and the extensive grass field in front of the institute provides an ideal picnic spot.

Opening Hours

March-October 09:30-17:30
November-February 09:30-17:00  

Fee

Free  

Holiday

Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, designated days by the museum  

Parking

Available  

Inquiry/Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-590-7000  

Collections Status

3,905 specimens of 1,287 Korean native species

Program Information

[Education programs]
Program of the month, kids program, family program, group program, vocational program, children biology resource center, youth biology resource center, field study for college students, teacher training

Reservations

Individuals: No reservations required
Groups (10 people or more): Online reservation is required at least 3 days before visiting