Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory (남원항공우주천문대)

Chosen as a government funded project, Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory was granted 4.6 billion won by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning in 2006 for project development.

The three-story observatory, with a total area of 6,532 square meters, has an exhibition hall showing the history of space aviation, an aviation experience hall, and a 10-meter-wide dome showing images of the night sky. The secondary observatory is equipped with a 600 millimeter telecope and other astronomical telescopes ranging in focal length from 125 millimeter to 350 millimeter for observing Namwon's night sky. In addition to the telecopes, retired combat planes from the air force, including the main fighter plane Phantom from the 1970s, are displayed outside.

Namwon Aircraft & Space Observatory offers programs such as tours and experience programs for groups. These include a 4D film experience of the sun and celestial bodies, a virtual aviation experience, and lectures about astronomy, all of which can accommodate up to 120 people per session. A variety of classroom learning activities are also offered in the summer to attract more visitors.

Introduction Information

Experience Guide: Sun observation, star observation, video viewing, flight simulation, exhibition viewing, astronomy lectures
Age Limit for Experience: Open to visitors of all ages
Opening Hours: April-October 10:00-22:00
November-March 10:00-21:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing
* Lunch break 12:00-13:00
Holiday: Mondays, the day after a public holiday, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking: Available
Inquiries: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-620-6900

Admission Fees: Individuals - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups - Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 6-12)
* 50% discount applies to senior citizens (ages 65 & over)