Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

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.

Scale

Total area: 98,248 ㎡ / Structure area: 17,325 ㎡ (B1-3F) / Exhibition area: 7,209 ㎡  

Capacity

Approx. 3,000 people  

Duration

Approx. 4 hours  

Opening Hours

09:30-17:30
* Last admission 1 hour before closing  

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)  

Holiday

Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)  

Parking

Available  

Parkingfee

[Daily] Compact cars 1,000 won / Small-sized 2,000 won / Medium-sized 4,000 won  

Inquiry/Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-960-6210~2  

Reservations

Reservation by phone available